Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 155

That day, the entire Bamford family gathered, and Mateo was invited to join via video call to witness the occasion in the Bamford Manor's memorial hall.

Angela had never met Mateo before, but after seeing him on the video call, she couldn't help but find him handsome. Whispering to Dexter, she remarked, "Mateo is gentle and elegant-he has the air of a doctor."

Dexter snorted. "You're spot on. He is a doctor, and a skilled surgeon at that. But don't get any ideas. He's cold and impossible to win over."

Angela blinked, baffled by the unnecessary warning.

"Let's begin now that everyone's here. Angela, as Dexter's wife, you should be the first to pay your respects," Natalie ordered coldly.

Irritated, Angela glanced at Joseph for support, but he merely sighed and gestured for her to comply. She felt trapped.

had always been soft on Natalie, rarely challenging her demands.

the strong fragrance sting her nose, almost making her sneeze. She stifled the urge, thinking how ironic it would be if the ancestors knew that Natalie

flower, a loud crack startled everyone. A framed photo toppled from the display

did you do?" Natalie's voice was sharp, her face pale with

"Grandma, with everyone watching me, what could I possibly

down to pick up the broken photo, his voice trembling as

hesitated before speaking. "Could it

sent a ripple

snapped, though her voice wavered. Her face drained of color as she

"Impossible? Have you forgotten how Dad felt about these things?

Bamford, Joseph's father, had once been caught in a scandal when a maid claimed to

include the child in the family records. Instead, he arranged for the child to be raised abroad, far

avoid such entanglements and