Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim (Angela and Dexter) novel Chapter 293

Bill's request was passed on to Fiona since Dexter had been staying by Angela's side for days and was completely oblivious to everything going on outside.

After much thought, Fiona decided to personally bring Bill over. After all, he was Angela's father, and perhaps his presence might help her recovery.

Bill, ever the actor, managed to put on a performance. When he saw Angela lying in bed, barely clinging to life, he even feigned a few tears and asked a lot of questions. But gradually, his tone began to shift.

"Dexter, a company can't be without a boss for even a day. With Angela in her current state, I can't help but worry. But the company still needs someone at the helm. How about… I bear the burden for a few days and manage in her stead?"

Bill's face maintained just the right expression of pained sorrow as if he were terrified of revealing his true self.

"That won't be necessary," Fiona interjected before Dexter could speak. "Clara will temporarily take over Angela's duties at the company. Dexter and I will assist from the sidelines so that the company doesn't descend into chaos."

"B-but… I know the company best. Everyone in the company is more familiar with me… Wouldn't it be better if I managed things?" Bill became anxious, his voice growing frantic.

Suddenly, Dexter turned and shot him a look.

As their eyes met, Bill's expression stiffened. He instinctively stepped back, nearly collapsing onto the floor.

"Take him away." A trace of impatience flickered in Dexter's eyes as he gave the order with an expressionless face.

Rocky immediately stepped in to carry out the command.

Bill continued to squirm and shout, "Dexter! Dexter, I'm your father-in-law! How dare you treat me like this? You're being disrespectful!"

Just then, Zack returned, carrying some food. Seeing his father being dragged away, he merely tutted.

"Zack! Zack, you idiot! Hurry up and speak for me!" Bill shouted again.

Zack quickly dodged Bill's flailing arms. He then pressed himself against the wall. Only after Bill was taken away did he throw up his hands helplessly. "Dad, it's not that I won't help you. I've told you before, I'm on Angie's side."

As their eyes met, Angela immediately noticed the bloodshot veins in his eyes and the stubble on his chin.

"Sorry… for making you worry," she managed, a tinge of guilt in her voice.

It seemed like she had been causing trouble a lot lately.

Suddenly, she recalled she had clearly been able to open the car window to escape—yet at the moment of action, a violent dizziness had overtaken the back of her head.

Could it be that she had contracted some strange illness?

"After everything that's happened, you're still saying such meaningless things?" Dexter's tone hinted at irritation. "I'll go get the doctor to have you checked."

The doctor arrived shortly afterward and examined Angela. He said that although she was out of immediate danger, her lungs had sustained severe damage, and she would need at least a month to recover.