When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 122

Chapter 122



I had everyone clear out this time. Clyde seemed reluctant, but after some insistence on my part, he finally left.

Freya looked at me, concern written all over her features. "Are you okay? I can come back later when you're feeling better."

I confirmed, "It's now or never. I'm fine."

Considering I had been drugged and exposed to radiation, I was doing pretty well.

Hearing my reassurance, Freya began to take notes.

Kayla had probably planned to leave the country from the start, so she talked openly about everything without reservations. Later, realizing she was on borrowed time, she held nothing back. She wanted me to know Clyde had my back, hoping we could reconcile and then push Clyde into the abyss.

my eyes, recounting everything Kayla had

Freya's expression darkened. She asked, "Apart from

which I didn't, it was doubtful the police would

much time had passed, and tracking down a streetwalker for proof was nearly impossible. Even if we could prove York had been in contact with Kayla, what

can't charge York with a crime.

years. Even if he slipped up, catching him would be a challenge. All I could do was speak the truth. The rest was up to this determined

Freya hesitated, aware of

I understood. With Kayla gone, pursuing anything

left, Clyde

Grandpa calls, say you're

Mansion, okay?"

me in carefully before sliding into bed and wrapping his arms around me. "Melanie, I'm beat.

much time had passed when the door to the room opened. Instinctively, I opened my eyes, only to see my uncle Talbot. "Oops, sorry, sorry. I knocked, but no one answered..."

Clyde muttered, quickly getting out of