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

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

he could bear such a big

you should bring it to us,"

my head, feeling a bit

coincidences in this world; most are the result

project couldn't be delayed any further; I knew postponing

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

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

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

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

in these memories, Vinson walked

the wait, things have been hectic. Have you been waiting

the situation to

data, meaning we had to

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

the lead designer, the Aspire World team had put in a lot of

you get a CT scan? You might have

almost forgotten about the assault. Truth be told, I did feel a bit

go to the hospital for

Thankfully, the hospital visit

it was just a minor injury, and there was no serious damage to my head. The

a sigh of relief, then broached the subject of work

someone else from your company can take

else to get

"How long do you think it would take

wrap it up in a week, including the final review," I

pretty swamped with her own