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.

only ever loved one person in her life, only to be discarded like she

is different from yours,” Fiona continued, her gaze sharp and direct, but you need to think this through. I support your ambition to focus on your career and will help you wherever I can. But as for everything else, tread carefully. If the day comes when we're no longer in-laws, any kindness I've shown

stared at Fiona, momentarily stunned by

in the beginning, they might have been able to connect on a deeper level. Now, it felt like they were only maintaining a surface -level

It was Joseph calling with what

she glanced

"What's wrong?" Angela asked.

her bag. “A few antique vases and Natalie's bracelet are missing. Stay here and rest-don't concern yourself with anything unnecessary." Angela's unease grew. Fiona hadn't

some thought, Angela decided to return to the house with Dexter. She needed

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since she had been the one to push for Fiona

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

concern.

Grandpa. I heard about what happened at home and decided to come back

on the couch, covering