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."

whiny and akin to Kayla's, confused me more. But I knew the name

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

wouldn't miss. Talbot's visit was likely due to Clyde's

embarrassed. "I'm sorry. I was indeed busy then. And I'm only two years

already making excuses, followed by

just watched her,

her calling as an actress. If Kayla was innocent,

manipulative woman in disguisene

she also had the

did, except that she missed the point that I rarely dressed so provocatively.

we're cousins. It made

silent,

awkward. "Melanie, didn't we have dinner

all family here." Lisa cut him off. “Mr. Patterson, you

lowered her head,

slightly aggrieved. Noticing her