When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 59

Chapter 59



Feeling the cold rush of liquid into my veins and catching the distinct scent of antiseptic, I instantly knew I was in the hospital. Maybe the stress over Jade's situation had weakened me further. I was prone to nosebleeds and fainting spells lately.

No wonder the doctor insisted I needed someone by my side. Without Jade, I probably would have been a goner several times over.

When I finally opened my eyes, I saw Jade had dozed off beside me. I struggled to reach for a glass of water, but a forceful hand beat me to it, handing it to me.

"Awake? How are you feeling?" Vinson's large hand rested on my forehead, its warmth easing my dizziness.

After gulping down some water, I felt a bit more energized.

Jade suddenly looked up, her hair a mess. "Melanie, why did you faint again? Haven't you been eating right?"

Her voice was hoarse as a raven. I quickly stopped her from speaking further.

"Enough, if you keep talking, you're going to wreck your throat. I'm fine now, aren't I? It's just, you know, the chemotherapy..." I abruptly stopped, realizing Vinson was still there. How could I reveal my condition to him?

Jade awkwardly attempted a smile. "Well, he called, and I panicked... He knows now."

She resignedly bowed her head as if bracing for my scolding.

Vinson, I saw sympathy and reluctance in

you've been fainting and bleeding. Melanie, don't you consider me

was at a loss for words, and

just in time, reiterating my care instructions. He looked me over and shook his head. "I've told you, you're too thin. You have

knowing I couldn't

could leave, asking earnestly, "Is

through surgery all by herself. No matter how busy,

turned to me, "He

nodded. There was

my discharge and drove us home. He made sure I had his number for emergencies before he finally

him walk away, feeling a bit sad. "Imagine if you had ended up with Vinson

was sure of it. How could I have loved anyone else when

then, everything had

HR department called Jade in the afternoon to ask about her start date. She looked at me, and I took the phone, telling

if Clyde would change his mind? He

the company, we

us accepting the settlement. "Why didn't you answer my calls? You were doing it on purpose, huh? You deliberately made Kayla sufferin jail. Melanie, I never thought you could be

was hoarse, his eyes shadowed with fatigue. He hadn't slept

phone, I realized

began to explain, but I pulled her aside.

your friend like this. Why demean your husband?"