When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 118

Chapter 118



Kayla seemed to hate the rusty trailer I was in, finishing her call and not lingering a moment longer before she stormed out the door.

The place reeked of mold, and the excessive rocks littered everywhere didn't help, covering the place in dust. I wasn't a geologist, but I could tell something was off about them.

Struggling to keep myself upright, I finally succumbed to sleep with a rock as my pillow. But before falling into a deep slumber, I heard hurried footsteps approaching from outside.

Kayla and the delivery guy, each grabbing one of my arms, hoisted me up, with Kayla pressing a switchblade against my lower back.

She turned to the delivery guy. "You head to the car and block them off. Bear it in mind. You won't see a dime if I get caught."

seemingly groggy, the guy nodded and dashed

into

Clyde? Why would he come looking for you?" Her gaze fell on my necklace, and she snatched it away.

the necklace on the ground, and a tiny

anger and relief. Was he keeping tabs on me? Yet, that very

rang out

pulled me closer, pressing

only one

"Melanie, let's make

asked in

"Whether he loves

but it quickly turned into laughter. "Melanie,

cancer? But he

he sometimes went days without sleeping. All