Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 426

Angela was completely taken aback, puzzled by the meaning behind his words. For a brief moment, she found herself at a loss for how to reply.

Dexter looked into her eyes, showing a hint of tenderness. Suddenly, he softly brushed his fingers through her messy hair and sighed quietly.

His voice was gentle, tinged with an unmistakable hint of vulnerability. "I don't want to see you struggle."

"You..." Angela hesitated, her gaze softening with a hint of heartache.

"I'm not someone who falls in love easily. And I believe you're the same. So, go handle your own matters first. As for us... We can talk about it later." He smiled sincerely.

Angela's entire body tensed as if she had been hit, leaving her feeling broken. She couldn't believe that he could be this direct and understanding. That wasn't like him at all.

She had never imagined facing such a difficult choice. Seeing Genevieve was something she had to do. Yet, Dexter had also become someone she couldn't bear to part with.

Feelings truly did grow over time. She and Dexter had gone from enemies to something more, and now, she couldn't even bring herself to let go.

"But... what if we don't have a future?" Angela asked sadly, trying to hide her bitterness.

as she

the contours of his face caught

a smile, turning

running out. Besides, Angela had already chosen him once

afford to choose wrong again. Or rather, she never truly had a choice to

forward and gently wrapped her

stiffened slightly, and then he suddenly chuckled. "If you knew this day would come, shouldn't you have treated me better from the

with his arms

that moment, time seemed to freeze. No matter how deep the pain had

the time came,

meet Austin. The journey was marked by an unsettling silence, amplifying the tension that hung thickly

already been waiting for quite

pulled over and let Angela go

the moment of farewell finally arrived, an indescribable sorrow and reluctance filled Angela's heart. She sat in the car for a

started drizzling. Dexter finally spoke. "I'll walk you over. It's raining." And just like