When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 50

Chapter 50



Kayla's eyes twinkled with mischief as she glanced my way, masking any hint of sorrow beneath a veil of smug satisfaction.

I nearly applauded her for her talent. She could have made a living on Broadway, yet she chose to play the other woman. What a waste of potential.

In no time, a crowd had gathered around us, exchanging glances that were all too eager to witness the unfolding drama.

"Ms. Osborne, you let go of the bags. Melanie didn't even have a chance to catch them," Vinson stepped before me, his gaze darkening as he faced Kayla.

Kayla's lips twitched into a barely contained smile as if she had been waiting for him to speak up.

Covering her mouth in a faux shock, Kayla mused, "Oh, you're Melanie's... Of course, you'd take her side."

Her words were intentionally vague, drawing curious looks from the crowd toward us.

Despite our efforts to clear the air about our rumored affair, skepticism lingered.

Clyde handed Kayla a jewelry box with a huff. "Your testimony doesn't count. How do we know you two aren't conspiring against Kayla?" "Partners in crime!" I couldn't help but stare at Clyde as if he had lost his mind, especially since he seemed to have forgotten Merritt's explicit instructions for today. Hadn't it been for my connection to the Patterson family, I wouldn't have bothered coming to this anniversary party.

her eyes brimming with feigned innocence. "I can't afford to pay for such expensive jewelry. It was an accident.

to keep it and planned to shift the blame to

trust this woman over Melanie?" Vinson's disgust

it. He won't believe

no surveillance in place and Kayla having blocked everyone's view, I knew proving my innocence would be challenging. The

persisted, "We can't let this go.

assets? Why are you so upset?" Thinking about involving the police crossed my mind, but I decided against it,

of marital assets came up, Kayla's chest

Leaning on his cane,

the first time, Kayla forced a smile, attempting to play nice. "Mr. Merritt, I was

through, sending Kayla stumbling. Ever graceful, Evelyn supported

and Evelyn stood united in their disdain. Perhaps they were worried about the family fortune if a younger, healthier wife were to bear

glared at Clyde. "Aren't you supposed to

the crowd dispersed

dutiful Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully,

anger was palpable when we returned to

kneeling with a

was it on that little tramp? And this dress, does she even deserve it? Are you trying to

why weren't you with Melanie at the anniversary, giving the dress to that woman instead? Think about what the press will

silent, only murmuring

then something was