When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 43

Chapter 43



Silence fell over the room like a heavy winter blanket as Merritt spoke.

I tried to interject a few times, but Merritt's icy stare sent me retreating into silence.

Eventually, Merritt dismissed Clyde and me to our room. We always had a room at the Patterson Mansion, though it had seen little use. Clyde always had a penchant for company, rarely finding his way back to the Patterson Mansion.

Still styled to my liking, the room brought a lump to my throat. It was a stark reminder of how much had changed, yet everything remained the same. The joy we shared on our wedding day seemed like a distant memory, replaced by a heavy sorrow hanging in the air.

Initially, I believed the Patterson family welcomed me to be part of them with open arms. However, reality had a different plan, slapping me hard with its cold truth.

After a shower, I collapsed onto the bed, my phone buzzing with a reminder from the nurse about tomorrow's chemotherapy session.

Dreading the side effects, I messaged Jade, asking her to pick me up from Patterson Mansion the next day.

Jade asked, [Back at Patterson Mansion? Is it because of the rumors swirling online?]

first thing in the morning. I won't let

coaxed a laugh out of me, warming my heart in

bathroom, coughing heavily. "Who's making you laugh so

presenting

to this room? There

prodded my shoulder. "Why the short

your business!" I snapped, shrugging off his touch and scooting

me with his gaze almost tangible against

going to

in fear of hurting me, but he

pursed his lips and let go

my wife. No one can take your place. I'll buy you clothes, and all the jewelry and bags

by his words. He seemed embarrassed, his face turning

a side of him reminiscent of better times, yet those days were long gone. He used to tell me not to be upset, admitting fault was his. He'd

finding a semblance of calm. "Clyde, do you even remember the origin of

look confirmed my

né

on her fingers? One was