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.

expensive jewelry. It was an accident. Even though it was a gift from Clyde, I

keep it and planned to shift the blame to me

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

at his sleeve. "Forget it. He won't believe anything you

everyone's view, I knew proving my innocence would be challenging. The only person who could vouch for

can't let this go. What about the

Why are you so upset?" Thinking about involving the

up, Kayla's chest rose and fell

know what day it is?" Leaning on his cane, Merritt made

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

Who gave you the right to make a scene here?" Lucia's sharp voice cut through, sending Kayla stumbling. Ever graceful, Evelyn supported Merritt. "Young

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

at Clyde. "Aren't you

command, the crowd dispersed back to

Mrs. Patterson. Thankfully, the anniversary celebration

palpable when we returned to the Patterson Mansion.

kneeling with

Why was it on

Melanie at the anniversary, giving the dress to that

remained silent, only

realized then something was