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."

everyone right away, except for Kayla who

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 back in

his hands, and someone rolled in a

and he bought a cake? And it had to be my once-favorite strawberry cake. It was too bad that chemotherapy made me nauseous at

getting down on one knee. His action left me in an awkward limbo, unsure whether to laugh. Was he

the crowd shouted, "Mr. Patterson, what's going on here, a

quickly got up, chuckling awkwardly at everyone.

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

around us applauded, some even chanting for a kiss. Then, Kayla ran out, her high heels clicking

to kiss Clyde. We were on the verge of divorce. Holding hands and hugging

exit led her friends

to cry. The diamond was decent, with the best eraftsmanship. Clyde must have had it rushed. No matter its value, it was probably worth a

Evelyn Rut it, Kayla's gemstone jewelry was worth at least tens of millions. How rare was gemstone? Top quality stuff. Prices

jackpot. Compared to Cyther

none had

not having money for

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

of acquaintance, sure, but years of love? He could keep dreaming. As for happiness, I hadn't found it with him, and neither

shifted to a corner of the crowd, and following his eyes,

at me, and I managed

couldn't bring myself to