Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 118

Chapter 118

Dexter released a lengthy breath. "Don't speak of such nonsense."

Looking at him intently, Julian said, "Hey, remember when you told me I understood you better than anyone else? Have you forgotten about that? I can probably figure out how you're feeling right now.

“Angela's been making strides, and it seems like she's slipping out of your grasp. That must be unsettling for you, huh? You want to hold on to her, but it feels like

Dexter didn't say anything.

you can't."

"Given your current state, perhaps it's best to take a moment and relax. Why don't I lend you a hand?" Julian's eyes lit up as if he'd just thought of something.

Angela and Bella were engaged in lively conversation off to the side. Julian approached them, holding two glasses of wine, and asked, “May I offer you ladies a drink?”

been chatting with Dexter. Who knew what they'd been discussing? However, he didn't clarify which glass was intended for whom. Surely he wouldn't harm his own wife, right? “Come on, let's have a drink." Bella

was left with no other option but to drink. After that, she bid farewell to Bella and Finn before trailing behind Dexter to head back to

soon as they reached the hotel,

was fast asleep in the small bedroom. Diagonally opposite her bed was a window she'd opened before turning in for

in the middle of the night, she felt unbearably

and uncomfortable sensation. It felt as if her

what was even more unsettling were the impure thoughts that crept into her mind, filling

her surprise, a towering man stood

were you thrashing around like that?” Dexter asked with his

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furrowed.

silk robe loosely wrapped around his waist. The

her, but she managed to steady herself

once more.

feeling feverish? Would you

against her forehead, confirming that she did indeed

were freezing cold, almost like ice, and it