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.

couldn't hold back. "Didn't you say

got back. We had dinner, and

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

forgotten he could do the

a doctor. That guy had liver issues; he didn't even hit

I felt my explanation was pointless and decided to drop it. But Clyde

home, I couldn't take it

was here

a moment, then

always do this? What's the point in cursing yourself? Even if you're upset, there's no need

my eyes, no longer wanting to argue, and headed straight

He had many

rings ended up, time to confirm which hospital I visited, but never bothered

this and

door, I was already

tired.

lingered at the door before finally uttering

left, I headed

a legacy in medicine, with

my

my case,

both lucky and unlucky. It's rare for someone to have a successful surgery after a second relapse, and those who do

cells can be eradicated for now, but it'll take a toll on your health. There's no magic cure yet. "However, the new drug I was researching

to give up

Eliana's words, I asked cautiously, "Eliana mentioned

a third time, and it's still in

hand. My chances of recovery weren't looking great. My gaze fell to my flat belly, and I hesitantly asked, "Will I

with medication

I have children in the