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,

complete circle, and with Mack's confession, it's pretty much

could bear such

have any other evidence, you should

shook my head,

are no coincidences in this world; most are the result of human action. But without access to Mack, I

heading home, I went straight to Vinson. The Aspire World project

still in a meeting, so I waited in his office. It was a spartan space,

college days. Even when he pursued me, he never

was to help

during finals, it was Vinson who'd prepare study materials and send them to our dorm electronically. For graduation, even though he couldn't make

in

the wait, things have been hectic. Have you been waiting long?" he

the situation to

we had to

it, but there are many details that need the

the Aspire World team had put in a lot of effort, and there

moment, then asked, "Did you get a

told, I did feel a

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

Thankfully, the hospital visit

no serious damage to my head.

of relief, then broached

someone else from your company can take over. I'm

someone else to

understand, "How long do you think it

team collaborates, or if Jade could help, we could wrap it

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