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

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

it's unlikely that he could bear such a

have any other evidence, you

shook my head,

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

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

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

Even when he pursued me, he never went for

claiming it was

during finals, it was Vinson who'd prepare study materials and send them to our dorm electronically. For graduation, even though he

in these memories,

been hectic.

explained the

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

there are many details that need the team's

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

"Did you get a CT scan? You might have a

Truth be told, I did feel a bit dizzy, but I

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

Thankfully, the hospital visit

no serious damage to my head.

of relief, then broached the subject

company can take over. I'm worried about

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

seemed to understand, "How long do you

help, we could wrap

own projects, like the Chandler