Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim (Angela and Dexter) novel Chapter 136

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Before Angela could get the cutlery for the food, Fiona had already cracked open a bottle of wine and started drinking straight from it. 

“Wait a second. Please stop.” Angela hurriedly stopped her. “Eat something first to line your stomach. Drinking like this is harmful.” 

Fiona looked rather pale. She ate a couple of bites perfunctorily before resuming her drinking. 

By the time her face was flushed and her eyes started to sparkle with drunkenness, she grabbed Angela’s arm and poured out her feelings. 

“Tell me–am I that terrible? Even though I’m this capable, why does he still go looking for someone else? I’ve worked tirelessly for the Bamford family for so many years. Is he blind to it? Angela, if it were you, what would 

you do?” 

Fiona had never spoken so much before. 

Seeing her so broken, Angela couldn’t help but feel uneasy. 

“Nothing that happened is your fault.“Angela sighed, feeling the weight of the world’s 

sorrows. 

“Come on, drink!” Fiona handed Angela a bottle of fruit wine. “This isn’t too strong, and it tastes pretty good.” 

Angela shook her head to refuse, sticking to her tea and occasionally taking a sip. 

Leaning back on the couch, she gazed at the moon hanging not too high up in the night sky, feeling a bit melancholic. 

“What are you being so mopey about? Your life right now isn’t that bad, is it?” Fiona chuckled sarcastically, taking another swig of her drink. 

She started coughing for a long while as she choked on her drink. 

Angela sighed helplessly, patting Fiona’s back until she was fine. Then she said calmly, “You think I’m doing well? Heh…” 

Oh, her life was just wonderful. 

First, she was almost killed by her husband’s younger brother. Then, when she returned, she found her father preparing for her funeral. As if that wasn’t enough, her in–laws‘ relationships were falling apart. 

She believed no one would be desperate enough to want such a life. 

That was when she realized her life was pretty terrible as well, and she felt tempted to drink herself into oblivion. 

But she knew drinking wouldn’t help. 

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When the alcohol wore off, life would still be the same, and she might end up with health problems on top of everything else. As such, it was better not to start. 

“Fiona suddenly blurted out, as if discussing 

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“To be honest, I can tell that Dexter likes you. Otherwise, why would he go abroad to save you? 

else’s life that had nothing to do with 

her. 

“Huh?” Angela almost burst out laughing. “Madam Fiona, you’re definitely drunk. How could you have such a ridiculous thought?” 

“At the very least, he doesn’t want to divorce you now. Don’t listen to his nonsense about company reputation or personal image. I know him better than anyone else–he simply doesn’t want to leave you, understand?” 

Fiona struggled to sit up, trying to focus her gaze on Angela’s face. “Let me tell you, if you want to win him over, do it quickly while he still has feelings for you… While he still likes you… 

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“I don’t think I should desire his affection.” Angela smiled faintly. “I’m doing just fine on my own.” 

By the end, Fiona was utterly drunk 

Afraid something might happen to her, Angela stayed up all night watching over her. 

The next morning, both of them had dark circles under their eyes. 

“Don’t go to work today. You probably have a headache,” Angela said, bringing breakfast to Fiona. 

Fiona had just come out of the shower, already back to her usual decisive self. 

“I can’t.” Fiona continued indifferently, “Even if the sky falls, I have to go to work. Do you want people gossiping behind my back that I’m some abandoned woman?” 

Angela raised an eyebrow. “Whether you go or not probably wouldn’t change what people think.” 

After quickly grabbing two pieces of bread, Fiona took a bite and nodded. “You’re right, but I can’t let myself be idle, nor can I let weakness take over. Goodbye.” 

Fiona really was a person full of determination. 

In the spacious villa, only Angela and a few housekeepers were left. Retreating to her study, she resumed her painting live stream. 

In the evening, Joseph called her, asking her to come for dinner. 

Angela sensed something must be up, so she waited for Dexter to return before they went together. 

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