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 kept crying. But he clearly

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.

someone rolled

incredulous. A company anniversary, and he bought a cake? And it had to be my once-favorite

His action left me in an awkward

"Mr. Patterson, what's going

awkwardly at everyone. "Sorry,

blushing, got back on one knee and slipped the ring on my finger. It was indeed a massive

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

back, silently refusing to kiss Clyde. We were on the verge of divorce. Holding hands and hugging was

led her

cry. The diamond was decent, with the best eraftsmanship. Clyde must

at least tens of millions. How rare was gemstone? Top quality stuff. Prices would only soar. Kayla truly hit

jackpot. Compared to Cyther

me, none had

having money for treatment, I figured life just wasn't

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

keep dreaming. As for happiness, I hadn't found it with him,

crowd, and following

nodded at me, and I

myself to feel truly