Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim (Angela and Dexter) novel Chapter 180

Joseph also asked, "Angela, what exactly happened?"

"Grandpa, Aunt Ursula, I am to blame. This is all my fault." Trevor came out of the hospital room, looking like he was ready to accept all blame.

It was genuinely disgusting.

"If you must blame someone, blame me. This has nothing to do with Angela," Trevor added, giving Angela a meaningful look.

Angela could no longer tolerate it. "Yes. It is all your fault. Who told you to stir up trouble? Grandma and I used to have a great relationship. If it weren't for you, how could she have hit me to the point that I look like this? You're the jinx!"

She had so much frustration bottled up that she couldn't hold it in anymore.

Trevor was just too disgusting.

Everyone soon noticed her face.

Even Ursula froze for a moment and said nothing else.

"Angie, tell me what happened." Joseph gestured for Angela to come closer.

His voice was as gentle as always. He was always patient with Angela and would side with her.

Angela suddenly teared up, her eyes blurring as she laid everything out.

After listening, Joseph patted Angela's shoulder and comforted her. "He's indeed in the wrong. He's not allowed to bother you again."

Angela immediately lit up with joy. "Alright. Grandpa, thank you for standing up for me."

"Angela, I didn't expect you to think of me this way. I really just wanted to get closer to you. I…"

"Get lost!" Angela held herself back, forcing herself not to say something even harsher.

At that moment, Natalie woke up.

"Bring Angela in here!" she shouted hoarsely.

Only Trevor and Joseph remained in the hospital.

"Grandma, are you alright? Don't be angry." Smiling, Trevor held Natalie's hand.

Natalie forced a smile. "Trevor, from now on, you'll live with your grandpa and me. Don't go anywhere."

"Can I really not get along with Angela?" Trevor lowered his head, a helpless expression crossing his face.

Natalie sighed deeply. "What's so great about her that you have to get along with her? She's heartless and offers no help to you. Why cling to her?"

Her words made her stance very clear.

Trevor wasn't dense—of course he understood what she meant. But how could he possibly be content with that?

He still had a backup plan.