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 officer seemed

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

it's unlikely that he could bear such a big

any other evidence, you should bring

shook my head, feeling a bit

result of human action. But without access to Mack, I

Aspire World project couldn't

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

reminiscing about college days. Even when he

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

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 everyone

I was lost in these memories,

been hectic. Have you been waiting long?" he

the

had

of it, but there are many details

team had put in a lot

for a moment, then asked, "Did you get a CT scan? You might have a

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

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

Thankfully, the hospital visit

minor injury, and there was no serious

sigh of relief, then broached

from your company can take over.

else to get up to speed, potentially delaying the

understand, "How long do you think it would take

wrap it up in a week, including the final

swamped with her own projects, like the