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.

that instant, a sharp pain hit her heart as she realized

the sunlight, the contours of his face caught the light faintly, carrying an indescribable sense of helplessness

turning away. His tall, broad

fight for himself. But time was running out. Besides, Angela had

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

and gently wrapped her arms around his

you knew this day would come, shouldn't you have treated me better from the

arms

more. At that moment, time seemed to freeze.

time

to the airport to meet Austin. The journey was marked by an unsettling silence, amplifying the tension that hung thickly in the confined space of the car.

waiting for quite

distance, Dexter pulled over and let

sorrow and reluctance filled

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