Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 153

"Forget it. Let's eat. Our whole family is finally together, so let's embrace the joy of this moment," Natalie said with a forced smile as she sat down.

"Mom, why didn't you tell me sooner about having such an outstanding grandson? Cecilia and Lionel could've recognized him as a family earlier." Ursula smiled after noticing Natalie's expressions.

Natalie beamed at Ursula's comment and remarked, "Trevor is indeed exceptional. Cecilia, he's your elder brother."

Cecilia greeted him warmly, her politeness impeccable. Trevor, ever humble, engaged her with light jokes, creating an atmosphere of genuine harmony during their first interaction as siblings.

But Ursula, ever the instigator, turned her attention to Angela. "Angela, why so quiet? Are you still upset? The past is behind us. We're family—shouldn't you be a little more understanding?"

Angela met her gaze, calm but firm. "You didn't live through it, so you can't possibly understand the pain. If Trevor had pushed you to the brink of jumping off a building, could you sit here now, laughing and chatting without resentment? Then I'd respect you."

"Angela, must you cling to this?" Natalie snapped, her tone sharp. "That incident happened ages ago. Trevor has apologized, and you weren't injured. Isn't it time to let go of the past?"

right, Grandma. I wasn't injured. But that doesn't mean I'll forgive or

"You—"

her off. "Angela, I'm sorry for what I did to you. I'll do whatever

steady, his

curled into a cold smile. "Fine. you jump

went pale, but after a brief

Everyone was shocked.

hesitation, Trevor bolted upstairs. Natalie's face drained of color as she frantically shouted for someone to stop him. But

scaring me." Natalie's voice cracked with panic as her fear

safety air cushion," Joseph ordered, his expression tense yet oddly composed, as though he had

couldn't help but think Trevor had

pretending," Dexter

a knowing look on her face. "Of course. Someone like

But he'll jump

the height was daunting. Angela shook her head, convinced Trevor had lost his

stood against the wind on