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,

Crawford, the case is technically closed. The evidence we have forms a complete circle, and with Mack's confession,

that he could bear such

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

shook my head, feeling

the result of human

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

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

found myself reminiscing about college days. Even when he pursued me, he never went

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

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

I was lost in

things have been hectic.

explained the situation to

meaning we had to redo the design

but there are many details that need the team's

a lot of effort, and there were many details I wasn't

then asked, "Did you

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

insisted, "Let's go to the hospital for

Thankfully, the hospital visit

serious damage to my head. The attacker clearly

relief, then broached the subject of work

your company can take over. I'm worried about

quickly objected, knowing it would take longer for someone else to get up to speed, potentially delaying the project

to understand, "How long do you think it would take with

the team collaborates, or if Jade could help, we could wrap it

with her own projects, like the Chandler family's