When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 87

Chapter 87



After the police had no further need of me, I hailed a cab back to Patterson Mansion. Given the scandal that had engulfed the Pattersons, staying with Jade was no longer an option. Besides, Clyde had only been feigning illness, requiring daily updates on the business to keep his remote control firm. As I pushed open the mansion's grand doors, an unexpected sight greeted me.

There, seated on the living room sofa with a brazen tilt of her chin, was none other than Kayla. Her hand rested on her belly, her eyes brimming with triumph.

In those brief seconds, my brain seemed to short-circuit, unable to comprehend the scene before me.

Lucia lounged on the couch, passing Kayla an apple with a disdainful glance in my direction.

"Some hens can't lay eggs, it seems. Kayla's carrying Clyde's baby. Isn't it time she was given her due recognition?"

Laird chimed in, "A Patterson child can't be born out of wedlock. It's time to acknowledge the lineage!"

Their back-and-forth was cut by York sipping coffee quietly, though his sidelong glances at me didn't go unnoticed.

Merritt watched the unfolding drama with a cool detachment.

Clyde approached, taking my hand, attempting an explanation, but Laird interrupted.

"Clyde, you're the last of your line. You can't let it end with you!"

"In the old days, Melanie could have been sent away for not bearing children within three years!"

Frozen by Laird's words, Clyde turned angrily.

past! My family's affairs are none of

from his, not

I took a seat in a

back from the police station.

in her eyes, which only

are you implying? Do you really want a Patterson child born

always been like this. If you can't have a child, you won't let anyone else have one

a family matter. Stay out of it!" Clyde interjected, trying

I had

you even bear a child?

Merritt. He hadn't spoken, but his understanding was

had been orchestrated by Laird's family from

streaming down

pleaded, "Melanie,

like me, but

wouldn't want to

line end, would

don't you want me and our baby? You've always wanted your own

words hurt not just Clyde, but

Clyde wants children and a

have a family member who was

bay as Kayla knelt before us, her tears

meant to frame you. It was just that

far.

and

Patterson Group's stock to

wanted to teach her a