When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 64

Chapter 64



Kayla was at a loss for words, simply sitting quietly to the side, holding Clyde's hand.

Meanwhile, I was patiently waiting for the lawyer to get everything sorted out. The legal department at Patterson Group was top-notch, so dealing with these kinds of issues was a piece of cake for them.

"Want something to drink? Something sweet?" Clyde suddenly approached me, looking a bit awkward.

He genuinely thought I might be having a sugar low.

Vinson stood up instantly. "No need, I'll go get it."

Clyde shot him a fierce glare before taking the seat Vinson had just vacated. He pulled out a few pieces of candy from his pocket and handed them to

me.

"If you're having a sugar low, you should always carry some candy with you. Just pop one if you feel faint."

"It's all your favorite flavors. I'll get you some imported chocolate another day."

At that moment, I was indeed taken aback. Back in college, Clyde wasn't flush with cash, but he always managed to pull out various snacks from his pockets. I've always had a sweet tooth but was also concerned about my figure, so I always hesitated to indulge. He never gave me too much, just a little bit, even selecting the chocolates carefully.

Just as I was about to take the candy from his hand, Kayla's voice, filled with discomfort, rang out.

"Clyde, I think I'm having an allergic reaction. It's so itchy."

squirmed uncomfortably, then

and had swollen up. Remembering how she claimed to be allergic to dog hair and insisted on sending Rocky to the pound, my gaze towards her turned colder. I had

arm, panicked

a scar. Let's go

door. Turning

respond, just looked towards the interrogation room. Because I

by the two, scoffed and then handed

favorite. And here's some water; if you're hungry later,

care for that milkshake; I drank it often in school because it was cheap. Three bucks a bottle, even Clyde could afford it. I could

I don't like that milkshake anymore. It makes me feel

approach, but Kayla

"Clyde, it itches."

nodded, leading

Naturally, she was unrelated

Vel

the blame on her. Jade came

chemo today, right? Why didn't

in my throat, leaving me speechless. She had been through questioning and

patted us both. "Now that it's over, let's go eat. You

nodded enthusiastically. "Tomorrow, I need to get some grapefruit leaves to cleanse

car in the rearview mirror. Taking a closer look at the license plate,

about we go for a hot pot? Let the fiery spice chase away

mirror. Vinson seemed to notice

three of us ended up spending over an hour at the hot pot restaurant, and

his car, grabbed an umbrella,