When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 48

Chapter 48



Kayla was sobbing her heart out, making me the villain out of a soap opera, breaking up the perfect couple. But she conveniently forgot I wasn't clinging on for dear life but that Clyde wouldn't sign the divorce papers.

I had a million snarky comments ready, but with an audience this big, I couldn't tarnish the Patterson family's name.

Clyde's gaze landed on my hand, and instinctively, I covered it with my other hand.

Kayla sure had an eye for detail. Had she not mentioned it, I would've forgotten about selling the ring.

Her reminder made everyone notice.

"Mrs. Patterson isn't wearing her wedding ring. Hasn't been for a while, right?"

"I saw her at a meeting last time. She wasn't wearing it. I thought maybe the diamond was too big, inconvenient."

"I heard Melanie wanted a divorce long ago. Is that true?"

"How could Mr. Patterson not want a divorce? You're joking, right? It seems more like Melanie won't let go."

shot a menacing look around, quieting everyone right away, except for Kayla who kept crying. But

me a sharp glance before pulling me close. "Ladies and gentlemen, my wife isn't wearing her ring because I've ordered a new diamond ring. The old one was a bit embarrassing to bring out, something I made

clapped his hands, and someone

it had to be my once-favorite strawberry cake. It was too bad that chemotherapy made me nauseous

knee. His action left me in an awkward limbo, unsure whether to laugh. Was

"Mr.

at everyone. "Sorry,

knee and slipped the ring on my finger. It was indeed a massive diamond, looking like about

even chanting for a kiss. Then, Kayla ran out, her high heels clicking

on the

her friends

must have had it rushed. No

millions.

jackpot. Compared to Cyther

me, none had Kayla's

over not having money for treatment, I figured life just

mine, visibly moved. "My wife and I have loved each other for many years, and I believe we will continue

of love? He could keep dreaming. As for happiness, I hadn't found it

of the crowd, and following his eyes, I saw Vinson

me, and I managed

bring myself to