Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim (Angela and Dexter) novel Chapter 170

Angela pressed her lips together, letting silence speak for itself.

Judy's tears flowed instantly, her composure shattering. "You heartless bastard! How could you be so cruel? I've stayed by your side all these years, running the household, being your wife, and this is how you repay me?"

Watching her break down like this, Angela felt an odd sense of satisfaction.

"Angie, so what's the plan now? We'll do whatever you say." Zack grinned foolishly, as if the entire mess had nothing to do with him.

Both Bill and Judy froze, their heads snapping toward Zack in perfect unison. They glared at him, their shared disapproval unmistakable, but neither said a word.

For now, they were like ants on a hot pan, frazzled and clueless, while Angela remained surprisingly calm.

"First, the two of you need to appear in public together. When people see you united, the rumors will naturally lose their power. Second, issue an official statement. Make it clear that anyone who spreads defamatory claims will face legal consequences. And third…"

She shifted her gaze to Bill, her eyes sharp and laden with meaning, delivering her unspoken message loud and clear.

Bill's face turned grim as he avoided her gaze and said nothing.

Judy, however, wore an expression as if she'd just swallowed something vile. Learning that her husband had long betrayed her, even finding time to raise two children on the side, made her lose all affection for Bill. In fact, she found him utterly revolting.

"And now you want me to appear in public with him? Do I look like someone who's good at acting? That's impossible!" Judy spoke coldly, each word firm and resolute.

Angela shot Zack a meaningful look.

Zack cleared his throat and pulled Judy aside, whispering something to her.

When they reappeared, the fury on Judy's face had noticeably subsided.

"You can't be sure about that. Plenty of couples look harmonious on the surface but aren't. Who knows what's really going on?"

The employees only dared to steal glances from afar and whisper among themselves. No one was bold enough to approach them and risk getting caught.

Angela and Clara also came to eat, sitting at the back of the cafeteria. From a distance, they saw the family of three awkwardly serving each other food, trying to put on a show of harmony. Both of them almost couldn't bear to watch.

"This is way too obvious. Do they have to be this deliberate? Have they not eaten together in ages? It's so awkward," Clara said, using her spoon to shield her helpless look.

Angela couldn't bear to look either. "Forget it. This is already pretty good. You didn't see how Judy nearly lost it earlier. She was practically ready to strangle her husband."

Clara snickered. "Well, in that case, this is good."