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.

I saw sympathy and

asked, "Why didn't you tell me? No wonder you've been fainting and bleeding. Melanie, don't you consider me

at a loss for words, and

and shook his head. "I've told you, you're too thin. You have to eat more. I understand it's hard to eat at times, but you should try to eat some to prepare for your

weakly, knowing I couldn't stomach

he could leave, asking earnestly, "Is

by herself. No matter how busy, you should care for your

turned to

was nothing

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

feeling a bit sad. "Imagine if you had ended up

loved anyone else when I was so

then, everything had

department called Jade in the afternoon to ask about her start date. She looked at me, and I took the phone, telling them we'd go to complete

Who knew if Clyde would

the company,

doing it on purpose, huh? You deliberately made Kayla sufferin jail. Melanie, I never thought you could be so

voice was hoarse, his eyes shadowed with fatigue. He

my phone, I realized it

pulled her aside. "Let's complete

demean