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.

to pay for such expensive jewelry. It was an accident. Even though it was a gift from Clyde, I had no

nodded silently. Yes, Kayla didn't intend to keep it and planned to shift

you trust this woman over Melanie?" Vinson's disgust was

his sleeve. "Forget it. He won't believe

everyone's view, I knew proving my innocence would be challenging. The only

let this go. What

these considered marital assets? Why are you so upset?" Thinking about involving the police crossed

up, Kayla's chest

is?" Leaning on his cane, Merritt made his way over and whacked

smile, attempting

through, sending Kayla stumbling. Ever graceful, Evelyn supported Merritt. "Young lady,

their disdain. Perhaps they were worried about the family fortune if a younger, healthier wife

glared at Clyde. "Aren't you supposed to

Merritt's command, the crowd dispersed back to the

as the dutiful Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully, the anniversary celebration concluded without further

anger was palpable when we returned to the Patterson

with a straight

jade was for Melanie. Why was it on that little tramp? And this dress, does she

the dress to that woman instead? Think about what

silent, only

my way. I realized then something was