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."

shared my suspicions again, but the officer

evidence we have forms a complete circle, and with Mack's confession, it's pretty much wrapped up. Unless he changes his

could bear

any other evidence, you should bring

my head,

this world; most are the result of human action. But without

straight to Vinson. The Aspire World project couldn't be delayed any further; I knew postponing it would

Aspire World, Vinson was still in a meeting, so I waited in

college days. Even when he pursued me, he never went for the grand

flowers, he'd bring bags full of snacks for my dorm mates, claiming it was to help me carry them up.

prepare study materials and send them to our dorm electronically. For graduation, even though he couldn't make it back in time, he still sent gifts for everyone in my

in these

the wait, things have been hectic.

explained the situation to

we had to redo

but there are many details that

the lead designer, the Aspire World team had put in a lot of effort, and there were many

me for a moment, then asked, "Did you

be told, I did feel a bit dizzy, but I knew the

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

Thankfully, the hospital visit

there was no serious damage to my head. The attacker clearly didn't intend

a sigh of relief, then broached the subject of

company can take over. I'm worried about

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

do you think it would

wrap it up in

her own projects, like the Chandler family's restaurant