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?"

I wasn't injured. But that doesn't

"You—"

"Angela, I'm sorry for what I did to you.

voice was steady, his demeanor unexpectedly

"Fine. you jump off a building too, I'll let it

face went pale, but after a brief pause, he nodded.

Everyone was shocked.

Trevor bolted upstairs. Natalie's face drained of color as she frantically shouted for someone to stop him. But Trevor moved quickly, heading straight to the

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

up the safety air cushion," Joseph ordered, his expression tense yet oddly composed,

but think Trevor had completely lost

pretending," Dexter

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

go through with it. But he'll jump today—if only

daunting. Angela shook her head, convinced

stood against the wind