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."

suspicions again, but

circle, and with Mack's confession, it's pretty much wrapped up. Unless he changes his story, it's

unlikely that he could bear such a big

you should bring it

shook my head,

are no coincidences in this world; most are the result of human action. But

Aspire World project couldn't be delayed any further; I knew

at Aspire World, Vinson was still in a meeting, so I waited in his office. It was a spartan space, nothing fancy,

reminiscing about college days. Even when he pursued

of snacks for my dorm mates, claiming it was to help me carry them up. Daphne was definitely one

and send them to our dorm electronically. For graduation, even though he couldn't make it back in time, he

lost in these memories, Vinson

been hectic. Have you been waiting long?"

the

data, meaning we had to

can remember part of it, but there are many details that need the

the Aspire World team had put in a lot

a moment, then asked, "Did you get a

Truth be told, I did feel

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

Thankfully, the hospital visit

minor injury, and there was no serious damage to my head. The attacker

sigh of relief, then

from your company can take over.

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

long do you think it would

if Jade could help, we could wrap it up in a week, including the

own projects, like the Chandler family's restaurant