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.

Kayla didn't intend to keep it

woman over Melanie?" Vinson's disgust was palpable,

tugged at his sleeve. "Forget it. He

surveillance in place and Kayla having blocked everyone's view, I knew proving my innocence would be challenging. The only person who could vouch for me

"We can't let this go. What

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 my mind, but I decided

came up, Kayla's chest rose

it is?" Leaning on his cane, Merritt

forced a smile, attempting to play

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

were worried about the family fortune if a younger, healthier wife were to

at Clyde. "Aren't you supposed to be

command, the crowd dispersed

Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully, the

anger was palpable when we returned to the Patterson Mansion.

complied, kneeling with a straight

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 even deserve

you with Melanie at the anniversary, giving the dress to that woman instead? Think about

silent, only

way. I realized then something was off.