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."

tone, somewhat whiny and akin to Kayla's, confused me more. But I knew the name Lisa. She was Talbot's youngest daughter, with an older brother

Lisa. The last 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 to discuss a

and a chance for fame, something they wouldn't miss. Talbot's visit was likely due to Clyde's interest in me, prompting them

embarrassed. "I'm sorry. I was indeed busy then. And I'm only two years older than you. It wasn't up to me back then,

was already making excuses, followed by a bunch of

just watched her,

If Kayla

manipulative woman in disguisene

but she also had the

that she missed

her, just looking like me was enough, especially since we're cousins. It made it easier for her to get close to

intent but kept silent, holding the documents at the

awkward. "Melanie, didn't we

We're all family here." Lisa cut him off. “Mr. Patterson, you wouldn't refuse

her head,

slightly aggrieved. Noticing her