Chapter 13 Inside the bag were … adult toys ! My goodness … Angelas face flushed red . She looked down , unable to say av Fiona laughed mockingly and said , Whats the matter ? Are you still some innocent little girl ? Youve been married for so long , yet you cant even produce a child . What value do you have left in the Bamford family ? Angela froze instantly . Fionas words hit her like a bolt of lightning . She didnt know how she had put up with this in the past . From the beginning until now , she had been nothing but a birthing machine in Fionas eyes . I cant get pregnant because your son refuses to cooperate , and Im not capable of asexual reproduction either , she retorted coldly , placing the bag of items back on the coffee table . This was the first time she had spoken up so firmly . Fionas gaze darkened , surprised by her response . Then , she let out a cold laugh . Oh , I see . Someone has grown a spine . Fiona stood slowly , her tone sharp with authority . Im warning you , if theres still no news about you getting pregnant in three months , Ill arrange for you and Dexter to divorce . Angela smirked that was exactly what she wanted . In the end , though , she took the bag of adult toys and went back to her room . These thin , could be useful , at least as a way to buy herself some peace . Since Fiona had arranged it , even Dexter wouldnt be able to object . He seemed to be in the shower at the moment . A sly smile formed on Angelas lips as an idea came to her . She deliberately placed the items Fiona had given her on the bedside table and waited for Dexter to come out . As soon as he saw them , he grimaced in disgust . What kind of nonsense are you pulling ? in one Your mom wants us to have a child as soon as possible . Angela stood up , picking up of the suggestively shaped items with a serious expression . Go ahead and choose one . As expected , Dexters face darkened , and he angrily swept the items onto the floor . He and Fiona had always been at odds , especially when it came to having children . He didnt want to confront her directly , so over the years , he had left Angela to handle the matter . But now , she was tired of it . She wanted him to deal with it himself and experience the +25 BONUS Chapter 13 same awkwardness and pressure she had faced countless times . Dexter , this is from your mom . Why are you taking it out on me ? She hid her satisfaction while maintaining a calm demeanor . Dont push your luck , Dexter warned , his gaze cold and piercing enough to cut through her . Mom said she plans to stay here for some time . As long as were here , we wont be able to avoid her pressuring , Angela lied deliberately . Get out ! Dexters anger surged , and his entire presence radiated menace . Having achieved her goal , Angela quickly packed up some essentials and escaped back to the place she rented . Knowing Dexter , he wouldnt bother her for at least a week , which gave her the perfect window to complete more paintings and post a few videos . Three days later , her new piece, which she named Lamps and Shadows , was completed . She had filmed the entire painting process , so she edited it slightly and uploaded it to the art platform . Within 24 hours , it had received over 300 thousand likes , and someone even expressed interest in buying it for their collection . But Angela wasnt in a rush to sell . This painting had a special place in her heart , and she intended to gift it to the first person who had bought her artwork . If not for that person , her journey wouldnt have been as smooth . Soon , the person she had been waiting for , WhiteBlizzard , messaged her . They wrote , Miss , are you selling this painting ? I like it and would like to buy it . No , Im not selling it . Angela texted back with a dancing emoji . Then , she continued , I plan to give it to you as thanks for your support . Her art sales had been growing steadily , providing her with a stable income . Though she was still far from her goal of buying back Maries house , at least she no longer had to depend on Dexter financially . It felt wonderful . In the chat , the words typing … kept appearing and disappearing . Finally , the other person replied , Really ? Angela chuckled . And so , they agreed to meet at a café in the city center . Chapter 13 Angela arrived ten minutes early . As she entered , she saw someone already seated at their designated spot . It was a man in a black jacket , and he had short , neat hair . From behind , he looked quite young … and oddly familiar . Holding Panting , Angela approached slowly and asked , Are you WhiteBlizzard ? The man looked up , his deep eyes clear and friendly . He had the kind of face that could easily charm women . As their eyes met , Angela froze . The more she looked at him , the more familiar he seemed . You … You are … Angela stuttered . A chubby face flashed in her mind , but she couldnt believe this person was the same one she was thinking of . What ? Dont you recognize me ? The man smiled , and dimples appeared on both his cheeks . Angelas heart raced as she finally called his name . Finn Snowden ! I thought you wouldnt recognize me . Finn stood up , his tall frame casting a shadow over her . When I watched your videos , I noticed the small petal shaped birthmark on your left wrist and decided to take a chance . I didnt expect it to really be you . Have you been doing well , Angela ? Finn asked . He placed a hand on Angelas shoulder , indicating for her to take a seat . Angelas face tensed slightly, unsure where to begin . Ive been … doing okay , I guess . What about you ? Where did you go after you left the orphanage ? How come I never heard from you ? When she had been younger , there had been an orphanage next to her house . Angela had used to climb the fence to go play with the kids there . She had eventually befriended Finn , who had often been bullied because of his chubby appearance . Angela had been fearless by nature . She had protected Finn and warned the other kids not to mess with him . They had become close , but then the orphanage had relocated , and Finn had disappeared . I went abroad to live in Yedren with my adoptive parents . I just returned recently , Finn explained , smiling as he ordered two cappuccinos . His considerate demeanor reminded her of the gentle boy he had once been . After exchanging a few pleasantries , Angelas expression grew serious . I have something Chapter 13 Id like to ask you . Finn nodded for her to go ahead . +25 BONUS When my mother passed , she was in Yedren during that well known riot . Have of it ? Angela said . you heard Finn thought about it for a moment and replied , I was very young at the time , but it was indeed a very major event . If you want to know more , I can help you find some information . 1 Angela smiled and thanked him gratefully . Thank you so much . Marie had saved Joseph during that incident abroad . While Joseph had made it back alive , she had perished in Yedren . It was something Angela had struggled to come to terms with all these years . After Marie had gotten married to Bill , she had been a stay at home wife who had rarely ventured out . So why had she gone so far away only to meet with such a tragic end ? And why had Bill seamlessly taken over all of the Graham familys assets afterward ? As their conversation flowed freely , Finn and Angela lost track of time . Meanwhile , outside the café , the corridor was quiet and solemn . 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