Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 221

Bright moonlight shone through the window, and occasionally, birds flew by, chirping softly.

The soothing warmth of the water enveloped Angela's weary body, easing her tense limbs. She gradually let her guard down and slipped into the water.

When Dexter returned, he called out multiple times, but silence was all that greeted him. Noticing Angela's bag on the couch, he confirmed that she was indeed home.

A wave of concern washed over him, prompting him to head upstairs to check on her. He found the bedroom door closed and locked from the inside.

He knocked on her door once more, yet silence persisted. Overcome by a growing sense of anxiety, Dexter decided to pick the lock and let himself in.

Angela was nearly completely submerged. The water reached up to her chin, threatening to engulf her completely. Without hesitation, he grabbed her shoulders and pulled her out.

In a split second, Angela was jolted awake. The sight of Dexter and the unfolding scene before her caused her expression to shift dramatically. In a surge of emotion, she slapped him and swiftly crouched down, shielding herself with her long hair.

Dexter felt a sharp pain on his face and became furious. "Do you have any conscience? You almost drowned just now! You..."

to save me, even if

in the bathroom was

coldly. He then

cooled down and finally got out when she felt cold. She was frustrated with Dexter and worried he might have seen something he shouldn't have. If he had, she would undoubtedly dig

her cheeks were flushed. It was utterly baffling; it wasn't like she was the one who'd gotten

cursed and then wrapped a towel around herself before collapsing onto the bed. Yet the earlier scene replayed

had seemed genuine. He must have been truly worried

dry her hair. The next morning, she

company's affairs for the upcoming month, and

she noticed him putting on his slippers and heading to the kitchen in

night, Angela felt slightly

had

yesterday." Her voice was soft and hesitant, barely above

"It's surprising you still know