Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim (Angela and Dexter) novel Chapter 197

Angela and Dexter bought supplements at a supermarket near the hospital before heading straight to Joseph's ward.

Joseph was already awake. He was sitting by the window, looking out.

When he heard footsteps, he turned around. His eyes lit up when he saw who it was. "Angela, you're here. Zack, you're here too! Come have a seat. I'll have someone send some food over."

As soon as Joseph finished speaking, the nurse who was taking care of him brought in tea and fruit. Zack sweetly exchanged a few polite words with Joseph and then sat quietly on the couch, pretending to be a well-behaved child.

Joseph held Angela's hand, his gaze complicated. Angela avoided his eyes, and for a moment, neither of them spoke. The atmosphere in the hospital room grew tense.

"Angie, are you still upset with me? I truly feel regretful. I never thought things would end up this way," Joseph said, his eyes filled with remorse as he looked at her.

Angela sighed. "Grandpa, these things can't be forced. My relationship with Dexter has run its course."

The moment her words fell, the expressions of the other two in the room shifted dramatically. Zack looked like someone who had just heard some juicy gossip, and his snack suddenly didn't taste as good anymore.

He glanced at Dexter, who was seated nearby. The latter's expression was especially grim. His brows were furrowed tightly, and his emotions, which he was usually so good at hiding, were clear for all to see.

Joseph remained silent for a long time.

Angela understood that her words had come as a shock, but she had no choice. It was better to take the opportunity to cut off the last thread of hope in Joseph's heart. It would also prevent Dexter from harboring any unrealistic fantasies.

Joseph finally found his voice after a prolonged pause. "Angie, what will you do in the future?"

Angela smiled faintly. "Grandpa, don't worry. No matter how our relationship changes, you'll always be my grandfather. The kindness you've shown me will remain etched in my heart forever."

Hearing this, Joseph's expression softened slightly.

"Angie, what's going on with you two?" Zack asked anxiously.

"It's just as you heard. We are not meant to be, and he is not your brother-in-law anymore," Angela said with a poker face.

Zack was stunned. "But now… Without his protection, what will you do if you're in danger?"

"If I'm in danger, I'll die. What else can I do?" Angela shot him a glance. "Do you think I can't survive without him? Life goes on."

Zack froze. In the past, if Angela had said something like this, he wouldn't have believed her. But now, he suddenly felt she was incredible—full of strength and resilience. She could definitely carve out her own path, relying on no one but herself.

When they arrived at the hospital, Bill was still asleep. Despite the poison in his system, his thunderous snores echoed through the room. It was as if nothing had happened.

"Dad, wake up! Wake up!" Zack moved forward and gave Bill a good shake. "We're back."