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."

except for Kayla who kept crying. But he clearly didn't care about

but he held on tight. Still, Clyde had a sense of the bigger picture, merely giving 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 back in college. Today, I was planning to give her the new ring.

someone rolled in a six-tiered

A company anniversary, and he bought a cake? And it had to be my once-favorite strawberry cake. It was too bad that

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

someone from the crowd shouted, "Mr. Patterson, what's going on

got up, chuckling awkwardly at everyone. "Sorry,

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 loudly against

to kiss Clyde. We were on the verge of

led her friends to

no reason 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 few

worth at least tens of millions. How rare was gemstone? Top quality stuff. Prices would only

jackpot. Compared to Cyther

including me, none had

money for treatment,

loved each other

looked down, skeptical. Years of acquaintance, sure, but years of love? He could keep dreaming.

gaze shifted to a corner of the crowd, and following his eyes, I saw Vinson standing

and I

just couldn't bring myself to feel