Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim (Angela and Dexter) novel Chapter 187

Angela reluctantly purchased two stale peaches and three overripe bananas before making her way to the hospital.

Trevor was already awake, lying in bed with an IV drip connected to him. His face was pale, and he appeared weak, as though anyone could easily crush him.

As Angela stepped in with a bag of rotten fruits, Trevor's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Angela, you came? And you even brought me gifts?"

Angela was at a loss for words. Had he hit his head? Could what she'd brought even be considered gifts?

"I bought them at the hospital entrance. If you want it, go ahead and eat it." She tossed the bag in front of him and settled down on the distant couch.

She decided to wait just five more minutes before making her exit. She couldn't stand the thought of spending another second with that bastard. He truly was her greatest nemesis.

"Hey, nurse!" Trevor shouted at the door.

A nurse promptly approached with a warm smile and inquired, "How can I help you?"

"Could you please wash a peach for me?" Trevor requested softly.

"Sure." The nurse opened the bag and discovered just two sad, withered peaches, each no larger than a fist.

"Is this even edible?" She felt heartbroken. She wondered who would give such terrible food to a patient and if it was harmful.

"Let me replace this for you. It's not fresh." The nurse smiled and prepared to discard the plastic bag.

Trevor declined instantly. "No. I'll only eat this. I don't want anything else."

The nurse was left with no option but to wash it. Yet, even after the wash, the peach still appeared utterly sad.

"Enough. We just don't get along, so there's no need for us to be close," Angela said with an indifferent smile.

In the past, she would have shown mercy and sought to make peace with him. But now that she'd been hurt once, she refused to allow it to happen again.

As soon as she left, Trevor's expression soured. He replayed his conversation with Angela and realized she still didn't trust him. She had yet to lower her defenses.

She was incredibly challenging to handle. He had never been so patient with anyone else, yet she still failed to recognize and appreciate his kindness. He couldn't help but feel frustrated.

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"I heard Trevor went to DawnStar," Dexter remarked.

"What's he going to do at DawnStar? He's not planning on hurting Angela, is he?" Fiona frowned and glanced at Angela, who was on the couch, calmly watching something on her tablet.