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?”

had just 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."

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

soon as they reached

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

of the night, she felt

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

were the impure thoughts that

a towering man stood before her as soon

on? Why were you thrashing around like that?”

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Chapter 118

furrowed.

silk robe loosely wrapped around his waist. The dim moonlight highlighted the curves and shadows

legs almost gave out beneath her, but she managed to steady

once more.

her and asked, "Are you feeling feverish? Would you like me to

his hand against her forehead, confirming that she

like ice, and it seemed as though they could