When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 73

Chapter 73



Kayla really seemed to be in a rough spot, looking all worn out and pale, with her spirit nowhere to be found and blood on her arms.

I had no clue how she got injured, but seeing her in such a sorry state, I bet even Clyde found it hard to turn her away.

I stepped back, silently giving them some space.

Clyde shot me a glance, then coldly offered, "I'll have my driver take you to the hospital."

"Clyde, please, I want you with me. I'm scared," she whimpered, snuggling into Clyde's embrace with an ease that suggested they had been close like this before.

Tears streamed down Kayla's cheeks like there was no tomorrow, drawing looks from the crowd gathering around. Clyde finally caved.

"Melanie, I'll go with her to the hospital," he said.

I nodded, not wanting to make a scene.

Watching them leave, the young officer I had met before peeked out again.

"Ms. Crawford, you are... remarkably composed," she remarked.

I just smiled and shook my head. What else could I do? I've gotten used to it over the years.

Seeing a familiar face, I quickly caught up with her.

"Officer, I have a feeling this wasn't all Mack's doing. There's something fishy going on."

again, but the

we have forms a complete circle, and with Mack's confession, it's pretty much wrapped up.

unlikely that he could bear such a big crime

have any other evidence, you should bring it to us," she

shook my head,

result of human action. But without access to Mack,

of heading home, I went straight to Vinson. The Aspire World project couldn't be delayed any further;

Vinson was still in a meeting, so I waited

myself reminiscing about college days. Even when he pursued me, he never went for

my dorm mates, claiming it was to

graduation, even though he couldn't make it back in time, he still

lost in

wait, things have been hectic.

awkwardly explained the situation to

hadn't backed up the data, meaning we had to redo

part of it, but there are many details that need the team's input,"

team had put in a lot of effort, and there

"Did you

about the assault. Truth be told, I did feel a bit dizzy, but I

Vinson insisted, "Let's go to the hospital for a check-up first. We can talk about

Thankfully, the hospital visit

serious damage to my head. The attacker clearly didn't intend

then broached

your company can

knowing it would take longer for someone else to get up to speed, potentially delaying the project

to understand, "How long do you think

could wrap it up in a week, including

swamped with her own projects, like the Chandler family's