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?”

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 handed the other to

was left with no other option but to drink. After that, she bid farewell to

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

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

middle of the night,

and uncomfortable sensation. It felt as if her entire body was numb and tingling at

thoughts that crept into her mind, filling

cold water on her face. To her surprise, a towering man stood before her as soon as she

thrashing around like that?” Dexter asked with

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furrowed.

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

out beneath her, but she managed to steady herself by gripping

once more.

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

her forehead, confirming that she did indeed have a

freezing cold, almost like ice, and it