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?”

intended for whom.

bid farewell to Bella and Finn before trailing behind Dexter

in silence, with neither of them uttering a single word. As soon as they reached

Diagonally opposite her bed was a window she'd opened before turning

middle of the night, she felt unbearably

from within her body, causing a prickly and uncomfortable sensation. It felt as

thoughts that crept into her mind, filling it with unrealistic

cold water on her face. To her surprise, a towering man stood before her as soon as she opened the door, almost as if he were about to

Why were you thrashing around like that?”

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Chapter 118

furrowed.

of the night, clad in a silk robe loosely wrapped around his waist. The dim moonlight highlighted the curves and shadows of his chest and

beneath her, but she managed to steady herself by gripping

once more.

his hand to steady her and asked, "Are you feeling feverish? Would you like me to call a doctor

his hand against her forehead, confirming that

his hands were freezing cold, almost like ice, and