When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 62

Chapter 62



The folks at Design Department III looked under the weather, but I didn't let it bother me and returned to my office.

It wasn't long before I got a message from Jade.

[Someone's trying to cozy up to me. It seems these coworkers want to join us but can't bring themselves to snub Kayla.]

[Don't worry about me. Kayla's little schemes can't touch me. Rest assured.]

I sent her a gif in response, then turned to ask my coworkers what they were in the mood for. The Design Department crew was mostly young, and even the more seasoned designers had a lively streak. It didn't take long for everyone to settle on heading out for some fondue.

Located on the fourth floor of Crestview Mall, the place was a haven for various eateries. So, after work, our group made our way to the fondue restaurant.

As we arrived, Kayla and her team from Marketing Department III strolled up in their time.

Kayla mocked. "Melanie, dear, or should I say, Mrs. Patterson, this is what you treat everyone to? Oh gosh, such poor taste. Isn't this what students would go for? How cheap can you get?"

to her snide comments and didn't pay much mind. Clyde had indeed transferred a million to me. Without that, I might

of her eyes.

colleagues interrupted to

fondue, dare you never

don't we see

the Administrative Department doing here in the Design

them disdainfully. "You eat whatever your

knew the top floor housed one of the most extravagant Western restaurants, where the average cost per person could

troubled, I bit my lip as I looked at her. "Ms. Osborne, you're not planning to

at her colleagues behind her. Some averted their gaze while others returned the smile. It seemed not everyone in Design

mine. You have no..." She cut herself

certainly have the right, seeing as I'm still Clyde's wife. If you dare use our money, I'll dare to call the cops. After all, it's not your first time at the police station, right? Once bitten, twice shy. I get it. You're

there was no point in holding back on her feelings. Even

stormed off, and I took my group to a joyful fondue

let each person order one steak, and there were no desserts. Just juice, no wine allowed. Ha, they're all complaining in the

to our fondue, the photos they shared in the chat made everyone agree that I had

Several from Design Department Ill had added her on social media and even invited her into their chat group.

to .Org

meal, Kayla was drunk and all over me in the car, declaring her affection and promising to protect and provide for me. Under the curious gaze of the

the car and into the bedroom, where she suddenly burst into tears. "Mel, you're so good. Why did you have to get sick? That jerk Clyde, how dare he mistreat you? Once I'm strong