Chapter 7 Its none of your business . Angela tried to pull away , but Dexter scooped her up by holding her around the waist . Are you really risking your life out of sheer stubbornness ? Youre nuts , Angela ! Dexter scolded , his expression glum as he carried her out the door and shoved her into the car . Im not going with you ! Even if I die , it has nothing to do with you ! Angela protested . Erica turned around from the front seat and spoke in a somewhat chastising tone . Bamford , I was the one who caused your job and housing issues . It had nothing to do with Mr. She thought Angela was out of her mind to speak to Dexter like that . Who did she think she was to stream at him ? Angela clearly didnt know her place . Angela ignored Erica . Without Dexters approval , who would have dared to humiliate and push her around so mercilessly ? The only reason he had done that was to make her submit and continue being his spineless trophy wife . But she was determined not to give him that satisfaction . She would earn enough to buy back the house and retrieve everything that had once been Maries down to the last item . There was no way she would let Dexter keep mocking her . Are you done throwing a tantrum , Angela ? Dexter yanked her back , gripping her delicate ) wrist so tightly it felt like he would crush her bones . Angela fought back her tears as a fierce headache came on again . Upon noticing how unwell she looked , Dexter softened his stance slightly and said , She already explained things to you . Stop lashing out . He then instructed Erica to start the car . Angela didnt struggle further . She only had a little over 1,000 dollars left . It wasnt enough for her to survive long , so she needed to go back and retrieve anything that was valuable . The doctor prescribed medicine and advised her to rest . Erica personally brought her warm water and the medicine but found Angela rummaging through the drawers . What are you doing ? Erica asked coldly , not even bothering to address her as Mrs. Barnford . Angela didnt look back or respond to her . She was searching for her jewelry . Chapter 7 +25 BONUS In all the years of her marriage , everything she had worn had come from the Bamford family . While all those clothes were valuable , they had never really felt like hers . Only the few precious items Joseph had gifted her belonged solely to her . From the back of the safe , Angela carefully took out a small royal blue velvet box . She told herself she would only pawn these off if absolutely necessary . And if she did , she would make sure to buy them back later . Suddenly , the box was snatched from her . Bamford , this is Bamford family property . You cant take it . Angelas hands were suddenly empty as Ericas icy words sounded from the side . Her mind went blank as she frowned at the stern faced woman in professional attire standing before her . Give it back to me , Angela demanded flatly , but her gaze was so intense she looked like she could kill . Erica was taken aback and jumped slightly in surprise . Angela was usually soft spoken and timid . When had she become so assertive ? Erica gritted her teeth and continued , Mrs. Bamford , Im just carrying out my duty . Even if this was a gift from Mr. Bamford Sr. , you can only use or keep it privately while youre with the Bamford family . Once you leave, these items will automatically revert to Mr. Fine ! Angela hissed in her mind. Her breath grew labored as a wave of humiliation overwhelmed her . Holding back her tears , she turned to the bottom drawer of her bedside table and took out her wedding ring . Erica opened her mouth to speak again . Angela clenched her teeth and said , This was designed by me and crafted by someone I hired . It didnt cost the Bamford family a single penny . It has nothing to do with Dexter , Mr. Bamford Sr. , the Bamford family , or you . With that , she turned and walked out . Erica felt a sudden panic and reached out to grab Angelas arm , trying to stop her . Dexter had told her to come and apologize to Angela , not to add fuel to the fire . Thus , Erica hurriedly said , Im sorry for my attitude earlier , Mrs. Angela was usually easy to pacify . With just a few kind words , she would likely relent . She had always been that much of a pushover . Get out of my way ! Angela shook off Ericas hand sharply . Her voice was icy as she said , 2/4 +25 BONUS Dont touch me with your filthy hands . Erica was stunned . What are you doing now ? Havent you caused enough trouble ? Dexter asked in annoyance . Upon seeing Angela storming down the stairs with a long face , a surge of anger arose within him . He couldnt understand why she had been acting out nonstop lately . He had no idea what had gotten into her . Dexter , youd better sign the divorce papers and give them to me soon . I dont want a cent from the Bamford family ! Angela bellowed harshly . Her piercing gaze struck Dexter . He was taken aback and momentarily at a loss for words . How had she changed so much ? She was fierce and unrelenting it was as if she had become someone else entirely . Erica hurriedly followed her downstairs . Bamford , she refused to take the medicine I brought . Let her be ! Dexter snapped , standing up irritably . He ignored the increasing sense of frustration that grew in his heart and said with a sneer , If she dies , its her own fault . Angela moved to another motel to stay for the time being . She submitted résumés online and searched for a new apartment . But for days , she got nowhere . Just then , she received a call from Zack . Angie , please help me ! Theyre going to cut off one of my hands . Im going to die ! Please come and save me ! Where are you ? Wheres Dad and Judy ? Angela asked coldly . Im at Worldview Plaza . I dont dare to call them . Theyll kill me ! Zack cried , begging for help . Angela didnt want to get involved in Zacks mess . She steeled herself , ready to hang up . However , she remembered one specific event in the past . She had been on her way home from school and had gotten caught in the rain . So , she had returned home with a high fever and had been delirious . Zack , who usually mocked her , had found out that she had been running a high fever . In a panic , he had grabbed all the medicine he had been able to find around the house and given her every pill . It had seemed like it hadnt been time for her to go yet . Thanks to Zack blindly giving her all the medicine he could get his hands on , he had somehow saved her life . Moreover , she couldnt just stand by and watch as Zack got into trouble at this point . While Chapter 7 she wasnt strong enough to reclaim the Graham family assets that were rightfully hers , having him hold down the fort for her would do for now So , Angela quickly headed out and hailed a cab she made her way to Worten Pizza Zack was being held in the basement . After giving her name , she was allowed to see her brother , who had already ruined half of his life due to his addiction to gambling at this point . The moment Zack saw her , his eyes lit up as he crawled up from the filthy floor . Angie , help me ! Youre Angela , huh ? I heard youre Dexter Bamfords wife , so you must be worth a lot , said a man dressed in all black . He seemed like he was the leader . The man said with a smirk , Your brother owes me three million dollars . Youd better pay up now , Three million dollars ? Angelas breath caught as she turned to Zack in disbelief . Didnt Dad and Judy just mortgage a house to pay off your debts ? Angela had thought that Zacks debts had already been paid off. 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