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

didn't intend to keep it and planned

woman over Melanie?" Vinson's disgust

"Forget it. He won't believe anything

surveillance in place and Kayla having blocked everyone's view, I knew proving my innocence would be challenging. The only

"We can't let this go. What about the damaged

I offered her a smile, "Aren't these considered marital assets? Why are you so upset?" Thinking about involving the police crossed my mind, but I decided against it, considering it might only escalate

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

Don't you know what day it is?" Leaning on his cane, Merritt

Merritt for the first time, Kayla forced a smile, attempting

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

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

at Clyde. "Aren't you supposed to be

command, the crowd dispersed back to

as the dutiful Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully, the

Merritt's anger was palpable when we returned to

complied, kneeling with a straight

the jewelry box with disappointment and anger. "You said this jade was for Melanie. Why was it on that little tramp? And this dress, does she

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

remained silent, only murmuring

my way. I realized then