Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 418

That kind of personality, combined with Austin's good looks and talent, made countless women flock to him. Yet, no one had ever seen him get particularly close to anyone. Even with Angela, he'd always been distant, rarely showing any warmth.

Because of this, Angela had always felt a little intimidated around him and had never dared to get too close. But today, he'd taken the initiative to add her.

She wondered if she should send him a message. Since he'd already made the first move, she figured she should at least show some sincerity in return.

Suddenly, someone knocked on her door. Angela was shocked, then let out a sigh. The only person who'd come at this hour was Dexter.

She wondered why he always appeared in the middle of the night instead of just going to bed like a normal person.

Feeling helpless, she opened the door, ready to confront him. However, she found Dexter standing there with a thermometer in his mouth, looking sick and pitiful.

"I'm having a fever," he said hoarsely, his voice carrying a hint of vulnerability.

to touch his forehead. Sure enough, he was burning up. "Come in and sit down.

leaving her no choice but to take a cab home. And

the other on his forehead. In the dim light, he looked like a sketch brought

a glass of water. After mixing the powder into

he got up and flopped onto her bed, his long legs

"This is my bed. Go

lying still as if he'd already fallen asleep. With a sigh of resignation, Angela gave up.

felt different. The moment her head hit the pillow, she started dozing

sat up and watched her sleep, remaining silent for a long time. Then, he slipped off

they'd shared a moment of such quiet closeness. Perhaps only at times like this would she set aside her defenses and allow

she still couldn't fully open her heart to him.

seemed to separate them, holding them apart