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.

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

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

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

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

blocked everyone's view, I knew proving my

persisted, "We can't let this

smile, "Aren't these considered marital assets? Why are you so upset?" Thinking about involving the police crossed my mind,

topic of marital assets came up, Kayla's chest rose

all this commotion? Don't you know what day it is?" Leaning on his cane, Merritt made his way over and whacked

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

Who gave you the right to make a scene here?" Lucia's sharp voice cut through, sending Kayla stumbling. Ever graceful, Evelyn supported Merritt. "Young lady, don't

Evelyn stood united in their disdain. Perhaps they were worried about the family fortune

glared at Clyde. "Aren't you supposed

dispersed back

as the dutiful Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully, the anniversary celebration

we returned to the Patterson Mansion. "Clyde,

with a straight

Why was it

the anniversary, giving the dress to that woman instead? Think about

silent, only murmuring an apology

way. I realized then