When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 23

Chapter 23

Chapter 23



Ever since that day, my relationship with Clyde had gone south.

He stopped coming home, and I stopped asking where he was. Even at work, we acted like strangers.

I was relishing the newfound freedom. Life without him was significantly lighter. Kayla also stopped her provocations, though she always sported a smug look whenever our paths crossed.

'Just another jerk,' I thought. If it hadn't been Kayla, it would've been someone else.

After all, the world was all lookalikes. Finding another Clyde wouldn't be hard. But I had bigger fish to fry than to dwell on their soap opera, especially since I was about to start my treatments.

With Clyde's approval, the finance department promptly processed my bonus. Armed with the cash, I felt empowered and splurged on some health supplements.

After scheduling with my doctor, I took some time off work.

Jade, always looking out for me, took off to keep me company too.

"The first session might hit you with heavy side effects. You might want to stay overnight for observation," The doctor cautioned as he administered the treatment.

into my bloodstream, feeling a sense of life getting injected

he encouraged. "But you need to up your intake. Your body will burn

boxes of gourmet protein bars, pretending

you better eat up. I'm taking you out for a hearty

her shoulder, feeling the warmth and comfort, my

My doctor said these were all common and told me to make sure I got plenty

her place, but as we

keep your word?" he chided. "You promised us

me. I had discussed collaborating with his company with

Jake, I

l

family was. Breaking a promise could tarnish the Patterson Group's reputation. Clyde might be a piece of work, but the Patterson family had been good

in the office, I unearthed the

Group? Who are they? Never heard of them," I questioned, looking at

them today.

owner shared Kayla's last name. Things

into Clyde's office, Kayla tried to stop me but

brushed past

at my entrance, quickly wrapping

"Clyde, Melanie

impatiently. "What's it this

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