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?”

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 casually picked up one glass and

to drink. After that, she bid farewell to Bella and Finn before trailing behind Dexter to head

As soon as they reached the

bed was

the night, she felt

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

more unsettling were the impure thoughts that crept

on her face. To her surprise, a towering man stood before

on? Why were you thrashing around like that?” Dexter asked with

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furrowed.

night, clad in a silk robe loosely wrapped around his waist. The dim

beneath her, but she managed to steady

once more.

extended his hand to steady her and asked, "Are you feeling feverish?

hand against her forehead, confirming that she did

like ice, and it seemed as though