Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 383

"That's a secret, Mr. Bamford. You're overstepping." Angela leaned back in her seat, closing her eyes.

She hadn't had a good night's sleep in days. Severe sleep deprivation had left her with dark circles under her eyes.

"Then you'd better protect him well. I reckon that the Jewell family will catch on soon. Once they show up at the hospital and cause a scene, it won't end well," Dexter warned.

"Don't worry. I won't let anyone harm Mia and Leo," Angela said with absolute confidence.

Surprised, Dexter instinctively glanced at her. "Can you tell me why you care so much about Mia? She must be special to someone as heartless as you, right?"

Angela raised an eyebrow at him. "Because when I look at her, I see my old self." Dexter instantly froze.

When he looked at her again, her eyes were already closed.

...

Zayn was under house arrest for a full week. By the time he was finally allowed to go out, he looked gaunt, weak, and utterly drained. The moment he and the Jewell family caught wind of Mia's delivery, they rushed straight to the hospital.

at the time, accompanying Mia through her postpartum

echoed through the corridor, sounding

of the hospital room, her expression calm and composed. "This is a hospital.

furious, and upon seeing Angela's infuriatingly nonchalant

grandson was perfectly fine! How could he suddenly be gone? What did you two do? What

back, a look of distaste flashing across her face. "Mrs. Jewell, do you even hear yourself? First of all, the child was lost

matter. It has nothing to do with a wretched woman

so mind your own business!" Florence trembled with

Angela merely shrugged. "Mrs.

this to your son. After all, you were the one who chose Riley for him. What happened to the child is

that, she turned to

cry rang out behind

around, only to

baby was still

fierce-looking old maid beside Florence spoke.