Chapter 204

"I'm over here." Fiona's voice came from behind them.

Angela instinctively turned around and saw her mother-in-law in name stepping out of a black SUV, dressed in hiking attire, looking much younger than usual.

However, Angela's smile quickly faded when her eyes landed on the person carrying a backpack behind Fiona.

It was Dexter. Why was he everywhere?

Why wasn't he in his office working overtime? Why did he have to follow them on this hike?

Angela pulled Fiona aside, her tone low and questioning. "Why did you bring him here?"

Fiona, usually a commanding woman who never hesitated to get things her way, looked somewhat sheepish at the moment as she forced a smile.

"Angela, he just happened to have the day off, and when he heard I was going to meet you all, he insisted on coming. I made him carry some food, and he can carry your bag and even drive for us. Isn't that fine?"

"Why would I need him to carry my bag? I'm perfectly capable of doing that myself." Angela scoffed. "Next time, don't invite him."

Fiona quickly followed Angela, trying to placate her. "Don't be mad. Throw me a bone here."

It was hard for Angela to say no to Fiona's request, especially considering how much the latter had helped her recently. Thus, she reluctantly relented.

Mount Whickmore was about 6,500 feet high, and as the sun rose rather slowly, the conditions were less than ideal for a hike.

However, everyone in the group was used to physical activity. Since Angela had been training her body for several days now, she had already overcome the initial physical challenges and was feeling stronger by the day, making the climb easier than she expected.

Before starting the hike, Joanne took a group photo of everyone, and they all happily flashed a peace sign.

Only Dexter had a cold expression, standing at the far corner with his arms crossed, looking as if someone owed him money.

Upon receiving the photo, Angela promptly cropped Dexter out.

Meanwhile, Dexter also received the group photo. His expression darkened as he

looked at the smiling Angela on his phone screen.

Throughout the hike, Angela, Joanne, and Fiona kept chatting and laughing like close friends as they walked ahead.

"So, do you and Finn have

something going on? I noticed that

you two seem quite close," Fiona

asked casually, trying to gauge Angela's relationship with Finn.

Angela, who had stopped for a break while leaning on Joanne, couldn't help but

feel a little exasperated by the question.

"What makes you think we have something going on? We're just good friends,

okay? Friendship lasts much longer than love, after all."

Raising an eyebrow, Fiona said meaningfully, "Is that so? Well, I'm afraid he might end up heartbroken."

Angela waved her hand, exasperated. "You're overthinking things."

Fiona decided not to pursue the topic further and instead took the initiative to help Angela up and, together with Joanne, supported her on either side as they continued up the mountain.

Angela was surprised. "Madam Fiona, when did you start working out? You're amazing."

Fiona rolled her eyes at her. "Joanne was my personal bodyguard before she was yours. She trained me for a while."

Angela immediately understood.

Meanwhile, the two people behind them occasionally exchanged a few words.

At first, Dexter didn't want to speak, but Finn broke the ice for them.

"Mr. Bamford, you should know that an unsuitable marriage only drains both parties. It's clear to everyone that Angela no longer has feelings for you, so why not do her a favor and let her go?"