Chapter 28 +25 BONUS Donna took off the thin golden necklace to show it to Angela . It looked delicate and elegant . Angela felt a twinge of envy . She sighed and lamented , No one is quite the same , Donna . Your husband treats you well , and you treat him well in return . Thats how it should be . But with someone like Dexter … Do you think I can bring myself to treat him well ? I stopped seeing him as my husband a long time ago , so why should I respect him or love him ? Id rather use that energy to treat myself better . Donna didnt know what to say to that . In the shadows , Dexter overheard her words with absolute clarity . Did she no longer consider him her husband ? Dexter took a deep breath and pushed down the strange , stifling feeling within him . He coughed and stepped out of the shadows . Angela quickly finished the oatmeal porridge in her bowl . Tomorrow night , come with me to Bamford Manor . Grandpa is hosting a mixer . He informed Angela coldly , his expression unreadable . Angela didnt look up and pretended not to hear him . She thought their pointless conversation would end there . But in the next moment , Dexter suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her toward the door . Angela clung to the door frame . What are you doing ? Erica was burned because of you . Arent you going to apologize ? Dexters voice was cold , as if he were trying to freeze her over . Angelas expression soured as she yanked her hand away . She went there to insult me first , Dexter . Even if youre taking sides , there should be a limit , shouldnt there ? At this point , Donna had followed them out . She could only watch as they argued ; she didnt know how to mediate . If you hadnt been so dead set on staying in the maids quarters , would any of this have happened ? Dexter questioned . His dark gaze bore down on her , and his tall frame exuded an oppressive energy . Oh , so Im the problem ? Fine . Then I might as well go all the way ! You want me to apologize to Erica ? No way ! Unless you want me to skip tomorrows mixer , Angela responded mockingly . Angela ! Dexter grabbed her shoulders exasperatedly . He placed emphasis on each work 122 +25 BONUS Chapter 28 he spoke . No matter how little I may think of you , youre still my wife to the outside world . So , dont forget that . Is that so ? Then I must be incredibly unlucky to be your wife ! Angela laughed bitterly , raising her freshly bandaged arm and waving it in front of him . She went on , Open your eyes and look closely ! Which one of us is injured worse ? Listen here Im not apologizing to her . And if she provokes me again , Ill pay her back tenfold ! With that , she strode off , leaving Donna staring in stunned silence . Angelas slender frame exuded unwavering determination and a cool , self assured air . It was a far cry from her previous timid , submissive self . Dexter felt a growing tightness in his chest . 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