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 mean I'll forgive or

"You—"

I'm sorry for what I did to you. I'll do whatever

steady, his demeanor unexpectedly

into a cold smile. "Fine. you jump off

pale, but after a brief pause, he

Everyone was shocked.

of color as she frantically shouted for

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

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

Trevor had

just pretending,"

her arms, a knowing look on her face. "Of course. Someone like him treasures his

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

the safety air cushion below, the height was daunting. Angela shook her head, convinced Trevor

the