Chapter 459

Alice was no stranger to this. Having weathered many storms herself, she knew her rebellious daughter needed a bodyguard now more than ever. Otherwise, the girl might impulsively run away one day—a dangerous possibility. "Alright then. Is the bodyguard reliable?" "Absolutely. Uncle Nie personally recommended him." Hearing this, Alice felt reassured. "Good. Take care of yourself—things haven’t been very safe lately." Upstairs, on the third floor of her home, Angela stood by the window, gazing at the distant city lights. Memories of her lonely years abroad floated through her mind—until Dexter had stepped into her life, filling the void left by her absent parents. Those had been her warmest days. Since childhood, her mother had been consumed by the company, her father by his career. Though she had been given every material comfort, Angela had grown up emotionally starved. Her parents thought they had provided her the best life, but in truth, they had stripped away every trace of warmth.