Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim (Angela and Dexter) novel Chapter 383

"That's a secret, Mr. Bamford. You're overstepping." Angela leaned back in her seat, closing her eyes.

She hadn't had a good night's sleep in days. Severe sleep deprivation had left her with dark circles under her eyes.

"Then you'd better protect him well. I reckon that the Jewell family will catch on soon. Once they show up at the hospital and cause a scene, it won't end well," Dexter warned.

"Don't worry. I won't let anyone harm Mia and Leo," Angela said with absolute confidence.

Surprised, Dexter instinctively glanced at her. "Can you tell me why you care so much about Mia? She must be special to someone as heartless as you, right?"

Angela raised an eyebrow at him. "Because when I look at her, I see my old self."

Dexter instantly froze.

When he looked at her again, her eyes were already closed.

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Zayn was under house arrest for a full week. By the time he was finally allowed to go out, he looked gaunt, weak, and utterly drained. The moment he and the Jewell family caught wind of Mia's delivery, they rushed straight to the hospital.

Angela happened to be there at the time, accompanying Mia through her postpartum recovery.

"Mia! Mia!" Florence's shrill voice echoed through the corridor, sounding rather flustered.

"Mrs. Jewell, what is the meaning of this?" Angela stepped out of the hospital room, her expression calm and composed. "This is a hospital. Aren't you afraid someone will complain about your screaming and lack of manners?"

Florence was already furious, and upon seeing Angela's infuriatingly nonchalant demeanor, her face contorted in rage.