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 the

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,

he could bear such a big

any other evidence, you

shook my head, feeling a bit

world; most are the result of human action. But without access to Mack, I

The Aspire World project couldn't be delayed any further; I knew postponing it would cause

waited in his office. It was a spartan space, nothing fancy, much like

myself reminiscing about college days. Even when he pursued me, he

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

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 it back in time, he still sent gifts for

I was lost in these

been hectic. Have you been waiting long?" he

the

we had to redo the design

part of it, but there are many details that need

Aspire World team had put in a lot of effort, and there were many details I wasn't fully familiar

then asked, "Did you

I did feel a bit dizzy, but I knew

condition, Vinson insisted, "Let's go to the hospital for

Thankfully, the hospital visit

and there was no serious

then broached the subject of work

someone else from your company can

take longer for someone else to get up to speed, potentially delaying the project even

long do you think it

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

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