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




Elias and Austin clearly had a good relationship. He was extremely dedicated and responsible.

As they reached the upper floor, a loud, furious roar came from the south-facing bedroom. "Get out, all of you! Who are you? Stop staying in my room!"

Hearing that voice, Angela couldn't hold back any longer. She started crying again. It was Genevieve's familiar, slightly aged voice.

At that moment, two maids rushed out in a panic. A loud thud followed from inside the room as if something had been thrown to the floor.

Upon seeing Austin, the maids turned pale with fear, momentarily at a loss for words. After all, they knew that Austin cared deeply for Genevieve and wouldn't allow anyone to mistreat her.

"You can go now," Austin instructed, waving the two maids away calmly. Then, he pushed the door open and stepped inside.

Angela followed closely behind. The moment she entered, her eyes fell on a middle- aged woman crouched in the corner, trembling with fear.

She was thin, her hair streaked with gray. Though her clothes were impeccably kept, there was no mistaking the air of despair and madness clinging to her.

"Ms. Lawson..." Angela's voice was barely more than a whisper.

At that moment, Genevieve suddenly lifted her head, staring at Angela in utter disbelief.

Their eyes met. Angela felt as if a scorching gaze had pierced straight through her. At that moment, memories flooded back suddenly, overwhelming her with dizziness and deep sorrow.

When she left, Genevieve had been fine. She was healthy, busy, and energetic. Angela wondered how just a few years had changed Genevieve so much.

"Angie... is that you?" Genevieve's voice trembled as she locked her gaze onto Angela, as if afraid she might vanish at any moment.

"Ms. Lawson..." Angela felt a tightness in her chest. She instinctively lunged forward, grasping Genevieve's hands. Then, she dropped to her knees, sobbing uncontrollably.

Genevieve looked startled, then

turned to Austin with a hint of

reproach in her eyes. "Austin, did you bully Angie again? How many times have told you? Angie is patient and meticulous enough. Content belongs to Novelxo.org

"As her senior, it's your duty to guide her, but you can't be too harsh. Otherwise, it'll affect her well-being. Just look at her now. She's crying so much. Poor thing."

Angela was stunned. "Ms. Lawson, what did you say?"

It was as if Genevieve's memories had frozen in time. It was stuck in the past when Angela had still been learning to paint and design under her guidance.

"Got it. I'll change."

Austin stepped forward, gently helping Angela to her feet. He said softly, "Now that you're back, let's eat first. Don't get punished on an empty stomach."

"That's more like it. You used to forbid Angie from eating. How cruel of you," Genevieve remarked with a satisfied smile, holding Angela's hand as she led her toward the door.

Angela understood Austin's

intentions all too well. She swallowed the pain rising in her

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chest, forcing herself to go along with it Holding back her emotions, she supported Genevieve as they made their way downstairs to eat. Content belongs to Novelxo.org

As expected, the meal Elias prepared consisted of all of Angela's favorite dishes. The smoked duck breast was particularly delicious. After taking a bite herself, Angela picked up a piece and placed it on Genevieve's plate. Content belongs to Novelxo.org

Genevieve looked at her affectionately, as if nothing had changed and the lost years

had not affected her.

After the meal, Genevieve insisted on personally testing Angela's painting skills, leading her to the studio.