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."

my suspicions again, but the

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

that he could bear

if you have any other evidence, you should bring it to

head,

most are the result

heading home, I went straight to Vinson. The Aspire World project couldn't be delayed any further; I

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

about college days. Even when he pursued me,

mates, claiming it was to help me carry them up. Daphne was definitely one of his biggest fans back

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

I was lost in these

been hectic.

explained the

backed up the data, meaning we had to redo the design and calculations

it, but there are

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

considered me for a moment, then asked, "Did you get a

assault. Truth be told, I did

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

Thankfully, the hospital visit

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

of relief, then broached

someone else from your company can take over.

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

do you think it would take with

wrap it up in a

her own projects, like the Chandler family's restaurant