Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 403

"Mia, I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. I made you suffer. I deserve to die-I really do!" At least Zayn was admitting fault properly, like a spineless fool with no fight left.

Angela watched the scene unfold from the third-floor balcony, feeling a bit melancholic.

Love and marriage were indeed two very different things. Back then, the love between the two had been so strong that it could make anyone envious. Yet, it was nothing but a complete mess now.

Maybe it was true that marriage was love's final resting place.

"What's on your mind?" Dexter suddenly appeared and walked over, stopping right behind her.

He was holding two glasses of red wine. It was as if he knew she was in a bad mood and had come to help her relax.

"Don't you think it'd be great if people could just date without ever getting married?" Angela blurted out without a second thought.

Dexter was momentarily stunned. "Sure, I'm fine with that. Whatever you want."

Angela almost choked on her wine. After a long pause, she said, "What does that have anything to do with us? We're not them. Besides, I'd never let myself be pushed around like that. If anyone dares, I'll make sure they regret it."

eyes took on a profound intensity. He downed his drink

voice was uncharacteristically solemn when he asked, "Angela, what do

What the hell?

first instinct was to pull away, but his grip was firm. There was no

his strength was undeniable. Just a single finger of his could put her whole hand

long enough. I refuse to believe that you have no feelings for me!" Dexter must have had too

and her heartbeat sped up. All

wait was she actually going to

She gritted her teeth. "Dexter, I told you before—there is nothing

got stuck in

eyes. He looked utterly disappointed. He

and strong man, yet, at

How could

was losing her mind. Could her brain focus on something serious for once? Her career had just started taking off,

seemed pretty impressive, too. They were bigger than hers,

very least. She wondered how they would feel to the

What the hell