Chapter 476

Angela held a book in her arms. The golden rays of the setting sun cast a soft glow across her face. Her jet-black hair, flowing freely down to her waist, shimmered in the light, and her fair complexion gleamed like polished jade, giving her an air of purity and scholarly grace. Richard merely gave a slight nod and strode ahead with his luggage, as if he didn’t even have the time to spare her a single extra word. Angela froze at his sudden departure. Does he really have to be this cold? She had made the effort to greet him, yet here he was, leaving her behind without a second thought. Does he hate me? The thought flashed through her mind. First, she had thrown away his lipstick, then inconvenienced him by making him bring her here, and on top of that, she often made things difficult for him in daily life. Perhaps it was only natural for him to dislike her. Her gaze lingered on Richard’s retreating figure, when suddenly an idea struck her. She let out a sharp, dramatic gasp. “Ouch!” She