When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 76

Chapter 76



When I got home, Clyde made a beeline for the guest room, not even giving me a chance to speak.

It was his way of shutting down the conversation, a tactic he often resorted to since our school days. Whenever he encountered a topic he didn't want to discuss, he'd retreat to process it alone before coming up with a solution.

I wasn't a fan of his silent treatment, but at most, it only ever lasted a night.

Ignoring his mood, I decided to pack some clothes and stay at a hotel for a few days, at least until I could wrap up the Aspire World project.

What I hadn't anticipated was the police showing up at our office the very next day, right after Clyde dropped me off.

"Melanie, good morning. We need you to come with us for an investigation into a missing person related to Isla," one officer said, his tone emotionless.

"Isla's missing?" I was stunned. I had just seen her account spewing slander about me online yesterday.

The officer nodded. "She's been missing for 48 hours and is completely unreachable."

"What does that have to do with my wife? She has an alibi for those 48 hours."

Clyde stepped in front of me, putting himself between me and the officers.

"Mr. Patterson, your wife is a person of interest in this case. We need your cooperation," the officer insisted.

retort, our colleagues began to gather around, sensing the drama. I quickly touched his arm to

everyone to get back to work.

softening

an urgent situation that needs your attention," she said, her eyes darting nervously to the officers

Clyde. "Business

be right behind you once I'm done,

Clyde hurried off with Gemma, and I followed the officers to the station where I provided my alibi for the

And frankly, Isla doesn't have anything

Kayla to give her money, so she

officer, still

if recognized him. I was uncertain. İ felt like I had

man who took

saying I hired him? But I

kidnapper. Tell me where

police suddenly rose, but I became even more

this person before, but I really can't remember, and what does it have

I don't

you start with this person and see if he has a grudge against Isla or if he has taken money

to be

tried to intimidate

to me that while Isla had targeted me and Clyde with false accusations, we had no reason to

the bush.

seen with this man at your company's café and the

impossible,” I countered, knowing well I hadn't given anyone any