Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

First Love Novel 119

Chapter 119

Angela's eyes were bloodshot from the fever, and her arms were burning hot.

“Dexter, it's all your fault. Don't think I don't know what you've done. You drugged me! Dexter, you despicable man! How could you be so mean? I hate you!”

Angela was so dazed that she could hardly open her eyes. She could only vaguely see figures moving around in front of her. Dexter was right beside her.

A group of doctors and nurses were present, having heard every word of her reprimands directed at him. The atmosphere became awkward for everyone, and a dark expression painted Dexter's face.

“I apologize, sir. There has been a sudden influx of patients, and all the rooms are currently occupied. You will have to receive the TV here," stated the nurse politely.

With no other option, they both settled down in the corridor.

Dexter maintained a rigid posture as he sat. Angela tilted her head and rested it on his shoulder as if she were on the verge of collapsing.

Dexter felt an ache in his heart as he gazed at her flushed cheeks. He had never seen her so sick before. She had always been full of energy and life whenever she was around him.

and elegant. But now, she looked completely disheveled. Her hair was

number, but it took a while for him to answer. His voice sounded slightly annoyed when he finally

you do?" Dexter asked

made one question what he was thinking, then grinned. "So, how was it? Worked pretty well, right? Let me tell you, I spent a fortune on this stuff from

been living too comfortably!" Dexter sneered and hung up the

improved slightly after she received two doses of medicine through the IV, but she

sat up straight, trying to relieve the stiffness in her neck, and then suddenly realized that she was sitting

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he rested for a moment. When he sensed her rouse from her sleep, he opened his eyes and asked, "Feeling any

to acknowledge him. This was

amusement as he looked down at her.

fierce glare but remained

there was stubble on his chin—a stark contrast to the usually well-groomed Mr. Bamford. The nurse approached Angela and informed her that a bed was now available for

anymore.

an on-and-off fever. The doctor -predicted it would take around a week for her to fully recuperate, so

being impatient.

was supposed to compete

day, she continued to drink water in an attempt to flush out the toxins. After

her, saying, "That's enough. Are you

mixture of anxiety and anger. “The results will be announced tomorrow, and I still have to finish the competition.