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

Crawford, the case 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

could bear such a

other evidence, you

head, feeling

the result of human action.

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

meeting, so I waited in his office. It was a spartan space,

college days. Even when he pursued me, he never went

bring bags full of snacks for my dorm mates, claiming it was to help me carry them

send them to our dorm electronically. For graduation, even though he couldn't make it back in time, he still sent gifts for

in

hectic. Have you been waiting

explained the

had to redo the design and calculations

but there are many details that need the team's input,"

was the lead designer, the Aspire World team had put in a

"Did you get a CT scan? You might

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

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

Thankfully, the hospital visit

serious damage to my head. The

then broached the subject of

can take over. I'm worried about your

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

seemed to understand, "How long do you

wrap it up in a week,

swamped with her own projects,