Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 311

Dexter told Joanne to invite Sheldon Larson, the doctor who exclusively treated Joseph, to perform acupuncture on Angela.

Angela had always been afraid of those fine needles piercing her skin, but at this moment, she silently agreed.

The pain was just too unbearable. It was so intense that she wished she could just die.

"Are you okay?" Dexter sat beside her, his concern evident.

Angela couldn't say a word and merely let out a weak hum. The overwhelming pain washed over her like a tidal wave, making even her breathing rapid and unsteady.

Right then, her phone rang. Angela gestured for Dexter to answer it for her.

It was Clara calling to ask why Angela hadn't arrived at the company yet. They had scheduled for their business partners to come for a visit to assess the company that day.

"Help me up." Angela took a deep breath, trying to support herself on the couch and stand.

Dexter quickly reached out to hold her. "You're in no condition to go. Let the COO handle it."

a hint of

That won't do. I arranged this meeting

a few short sentences, speaking left her drenched

argue. But he was fully aware of her stubborn and hot-tempered nature. In the end, he had no choice but to carefully help her into a coat and support

completely drained. She looked like she had just

of what happened last time?"

and falling into the freezing lake could have allowed the cold to invade her body, even though she hadn't

her bracelet seemed unnaturally cold against her wrist. The bracelet was a perfect fit, and taking

talking. You'll last longer that way," Dexter scolded,

finally made it to the

the car door

before going

those few seconds, Angela lost consciousness from the

immediately drove her to

her medication and an injection. But even so, it took over three hours before Angela

was very pale, and her expression was so pained that it was as if she had just suffered a