When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 95

Chapter 95



Perhaps Merritt hadn't expected me to stand my ground so firmly, a flicker of surprise crossed his face.

Kayla, on the other hand, looked smug. Me clashing with Merritt was exactly what she wanted.

Before Merritt could get angry, I jumped in with an explanation, "A college buddy invited me out for dinner, her cousin just got back from abroad."

"Last time, when Isla caught me in a compromising situation, a drunk called me a sassy nun and tried to rip off my wig. Her cousin was just trying to help, what more do you want to know?"

"Do we need to summon Isla's spirit to find out who put her up to this, to smear my name?"

Merritt wasn't the type to act on impulse. Looking at Kayla by his side, I had a hunch.

Sure enough, Merritt's expression soured, and his gaze toward Kayla wasn't as warm as before.

"Clyde, what's Melanie talking about? Ghosts and spirits, and here I am, pregnant!"

Kayla put on a scared face, trying to inch closer to Clyde, but he sidestepped her.

He stood up, took my hand, and said, "Grandpa, if it's all a misunderstanding, we should head back."

Without hesitation, he led me away.

He was silent the whole ride back, but his pursed lips said plenty.

He didn't bring it up, and I didn't offer any explanations.

Believe it or not, it was all the same to me.

hold back. "Didn't you say

got back. We had

"Her cousin doesn't seem like good news, knocked a man out

Had he forgotten he could do the same

had liver issues; he

I felt my explanation was pointless and decided to drop it. But Clyde clearly wasn't

we got home, I couldn't take it

doctor. I'm dying, and he was here to see me. Are you

aback for a moment, then looked

yourself? Even if you're upset, there's no need to say that. Ever heard of

closed my eyes, no longer wanting to

warned him plenty of times. He had many opportunities to understand my condition,

wedding rings ended up, time to confirm which hospital

about this and I was truly

knocked on my door, I was

tired. I'm taking a few days

at the door before finally uttering

next morning, as soon as Clyde left, I headed

had a legacy in medicine, with several chain

had mentioned wanting privacy for my treatment, and he immediately made

reviewing my case,

both lucky and unlucky. It's rare for someone to have a successful surgery

now, but it'll take a toll on your health. There's no magic cure yet.

to give

I asked cautiously, "Eliana mentioned you

if you relapse a third time, and it's

blessings and curses come hand in hand. My chances of recovery weren't

uncertain, let's start with medication to

I have children