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.

jewelry. It was an accident. Even though it was a gift from Clyde, I had no intention of

Kayla didn't intend to keep it and planned to

Melanie?" Vinson's disgust was palpable, his

his sleeve. "Forget it. He

place and Kayla having blocked everyone's view, I knew proving my innocence would be challenging. The only person who could vouch for me was not

let this go. What about

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

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

Leaning on

forced a smile, attempting to play nice. "Mr. Merritt,

Evelyn supported Merritt. "Young lady, don't ever go around

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

"Aren't you supposed to be entertaining the

the crowd dispersed back to the banquet

Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully, the anniversary celebration

was palpable when we returned

complied, kneeling with

anger. "You said this jade was for Melanie. Why was it on that little tramp? And this dress, does she even

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

silent, only

way. I realized then something was off. Kayla's