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.

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

didn't intend to keep it

woman over Melanie?" Vinson's disgust

it. He

having blocked everyone's view, I knew proving my innocence would

let this go. What about the damaged

the blame to me. I offered her a smile, "Aren't these considered marital assets? Why are you so upset?" Thinking about involving the police crossed my mind,

Kayla's chest rose

Leaning on his cane, Merritt made his way

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

right to make a scene here?" Lucia's sharp voice cut through, sending Kayla stumbling. Ever graceful, Evelyn supported Merritt. "Young lady, don't ever go around fussing over nothing. The Patterson family

disdain. Perhaps they were worried about the family fortune if

glared at Clyde. "Aren't you supposed to be entertaining the

command, the crowd dispersed back to the banquet

the dutiful Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully, the

was palpable when we returned to

kneeling with a straight

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

giving the dress

remained silent, only murmuring

realized then something was off.