When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 121

Chapter 121



"Looks like the cops are keeping him busy with a statement. I think he'll be over soon. Got your story straight for when he shows up?" Eliana rushed in so hurriedly that her hair was a mess with bangs stuck to her forehead in a way she couldn't seem to fix.

I glanced down, shaking my head slightly. "No need. Please keep this between us."

"You've got to be kidding me. You..."

Eliana was about to continue but got cut off by Warren. "We'll respect your wishes, but you do know he's your husband," Warren reminded me gently, his voice carrying a weight of concern.

I knew what he meant. Legally, Clyde had every right to know the truth.

"I've given Jade power of attorney. She's handling my affairs. Don't worry. I'll be divorcing him soon anyway. Then he won't be my husband anymore." "And who's your husband then? This poker-faced doc?" Clyde barged in, one arm in a sling, shoving Warren aside as he locked eyes with me, red- rimmed and watery. "He's just a doctor. Why are you talking to him so much?"

you going to sign them now? I told

his arm in a

unraveling the

elevate your arm for a hand injury. It's not good for your circulation," he said, a hint of humor

but exchange looks

some space," Eliana said, nudging

somewhat awkwardly

divorcing. You owe me. Look at my

even started coughing,

thank you. But this was reckless. You are the

close, nuzzling my neck. He was always like this in college. Sometimes, he was a protector and a big boy needing

thought of his reckless bravery made my

late entrance. Laird and Lucia eyed Clyde up and down. "Only your hand

question was barely out when Merritt raised

us, and thanks to your

York's absence. With Clyde in trouble, he'd have