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.

innocence. "I can't afford to pay for such expensive jewelry. It was an accident. Even though it was a

Yes, Kayla didn't intend to keep it and planned to shift

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

tugged at his sleeve. "Forget it. He won't

surveillance in place and Kayla having blocked everyone's view, I knew proving my innocence

"We can't let this go.

way to shift the blame to me. I offered her a smile, "Aren't these considered marital assets? Why

up, Kayla's chest rose and

what day it is?" Leaning on his cane, Merritt made his way over and

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

graceful, Evelyn supported Merritt. "Young lady, don't

Lucia and Evelyn stood united in their disdain. Perhaps they were worried about the family fortune if

"Aren't you supposed to

Merritt's command, the crowd dispersed back

resumed my role as the dutiful Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully, the anniversary celebration

was palpable when we

with

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

at the anniversary, giving the dress to that woman instead? Think about what the press will say

silent, only murmuring

I realized then something