When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 125

Chapter 125



Clyde must've said something funny because the woman suddenly burst into laughter, her gaze drifting toward the office door. Her eyes lit up, and she quickly came over to open it. "Melanie, what are you doing standing out here? Come on in."

Her familiarity threw me for a loop.

Vinson nodded at me. "Mr. Patterson has guests, and I'll come back another day. Take care."

I knew it wasn't the best time to discuss business with outsiders present, so I had Lina escort him out.

Stepping into the office, I cautiously asked, "Mr. Patterson, who might this be?"

"Melanie, don't tell me you've forgotten me. I'm your cousin, Lisa Crawford!" She looked at me, somewhat displeased, and she pouted and gave Clyde a sideways glance. "I told you Melanie's got a short memory for her family. Here I am, and she doesn't even recognize me."

akin to Kayla's, confused me more. But I knew the name Lisa. She was Talbot's

time I saw you, I was in elementary school. I don't remember, especially since you couldn't make it back for Grandpa's funeral, saying you were tied up. I honestly don't remember you." I kept my professional smile as I faced her, understanding she came on behalf of the Crawford family

something they wouldn't miss. Talbot's visit was likely due

And I'm only two years

was already making excuses, followed by a bunch

watched her,

her calling as an actress. If Kayla was innocent, Lisa

manipulative woman in disguisene

her privileged upbringing, but she

makeup and outfit, I realized she was imitating me, just like Kayla did, except that she missed the point that I rarely dressed so provocatively. Firstly, my figure

enough, especially since we're cousins. It

intent but kept silent,

"Melanie, didn't we have dinner

dinner. We're all family here." Lisa cut him off. “Mr. Patterson,

lowered her head,

slightly aggrieved. Noticing her