Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 97

Chapter 97

Angela was nearly choked by Fiona's words.

Good grief, Fiona's way of thinking was way too bold.

“Mom, do you have to be this blunt? Could you at least pretend to say something comforting?” Angela said, caught between laughter and exasperation.

"What's the point of that?” Fiona replied, unbothered. “Feelings are what they are. If they're gone, they're gone. No use clinging to something that's already lost. Look at me and Dexter's father-we haven't spoken in over a year. The last time we exchanged words was during last year's Christmas dinner, when we said ‘Merry Christmas.' And yet, here I am, living just fine.”

Fiona's tone carried the air of someone who had already planned out Angela's future. She spoke like a seasoned veteran of life's harsh realities.

"How can two people live under the same roof without any affection?" Angela forced a weak smile. The thought alone left her heart feeling heavy and dull.

loved one person in her

your career and will

stared at Fiona, momentarily stunned by

the beginning, they might have been able

then, Fiona's phone rang. It was Joseph calling with what seemed to be

as she glanced

"What's wrong?" Angela asked.

missing. Stay here and rest-don't concern yourself with anything unnecessary." Angela's unease grew.

some thought, Angela decided to return to the

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Chapter 97

since she had been the one to push for Fiona to take

removed. I was about to visit you," Joseph greeted her warmly as soon as she arrived,

concern.

I heard about what happened at home and decided to come back with Dexter to check on

couch, covering