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 was

Kayla didn't intend to keep it and planned to shift the

do you trust this woman over Melanie?"

at his sleeve. "Forget it.

proving my innocence

let this go. What about the

she was looking for a way to shift 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

up, Kayla's chest rose

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

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

sharp voice cut through, sending Kayla stumbling. Ever graceful, Evelyn supported Merritt. "Young lady, don't ever go around fussing

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

"Aren't you supposed to be

Merritt's command, the crowd dispersed back to

dutiful Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully, the anniversary celebration concluded

was palpable when we returned

with

this jade was for Melanie. Why was it on that little tramp? And this

anniversary, giving the dress to that woman

only murmuring an

then something