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?"

comments and didn't pay much mind. Clyde had indeed transferred a

her eyes.

colleagues interrupted

fondue, dare you never have

so rich. Why don't

the Administrative Department doing here in the Design Department? Trying to win

at them disdainfully. "You eat whatever your boss eats. We're off to the

most extravagant Western restaurants, where the average cost per person could easily

planning to

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

no..." She cut herself off

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

past playing nice, I figured there was no point in holding back on her feelings. Even if she ended up being Mrs. Patterson,

stormed off, and I took my group to

Just juice, no wine allowed. Ha, they're all complaining in the chat they might as well have stayed home with

were venting. Compared to our fondue, the photos they shared in the chat made everyone agree that I had made a wise

had added her on social media and even invited her into their chat group. After they witnessed Kayla's behavior, their actions seemed to

to .Org

car, declaring her affection and promising to protect and provide for me. Under the curious gaze of the

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