Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 336

On the way there, Angela remained lost in thought, not saying a single word.

Both she and Dexter had never been inside a place like this before. Even just standing outside, they could feel the cold, heavy atmosphere surrounding the building.

A staff member led them to a visiting room where Zack was already waiting. The moment he saw Angela, his expression darkened. Clearly, he was still mad.

"Why are you here? I don't want to see someone as heartless as you." Zack huffed, his eyes instantly turning red and filled with grievance.

Angela felt her heart clench as a sharp sting spread through her nose.

"How are you feeling? They're not as scary as you imagined, right?" Dexter asked gently, which was rare coming from him.

Zack pouted but nodded begrudgingly. "You must've pulled some strings for me. They gave me a private space, so I haven't had to deal with anyone else. The doctors have been nice too, but seriously, acupuncture as treatment? That's too much!"

By the time he finished, his tone had lightened, his usual liveliness creeping back in.

you should be able to leave soon. We're doing everything we can to

Angela to leave, saying he wanted

feeling a deep ache in her chest. But without a word,

see me," Zack suddenly said. "The guy was dressed like a staff member. He tried to plant ideas in my head, saying Angela was only using me to get revenge on our deadbeat dad. Basically, he wanted me to

raised an eyebrow. "What did he

appearance. "The man was in his 30s... Ugh, forget it. Just get the security footage,

in his eyes. "How did you know he was trying to manipulate you

proud. "Everyone says Angie hates our parents and could never genuinely care about me.

idiot. If she really

instead of keeping me

valuable possessions to bail me out. That's the moment I knew-she truly cares

cause. But Angie never gave up on me. She kept pulling me up, making sure wasn't left behind. As

was just a careless troublemaker, but now he