When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 126

Chapter 126



Lisa locked her eyes on Clyde as she spoke. I couldn't peg down Lisa's personality since our paths rarely crossed, but it was clear she had a bit of a cunning streak, albeit not overly so. My interactions with Talbot and his family were minimal, leaving me puzzled about her current vibe. Yet, her blatant pursuit of Clyde, devoid of subtlety, made it obvious she was there for him.

Maybe Clyde's reputation as a charmer made Lisa so confident. Regardless of her reasoning, I wasn't keen on having her around.

"Lisa, I'm afraid this isn't a good idea," I said.

"How so? Don't you two live in that huge apartment? It's hundreds of square feet, and you can't spare some for me?" She pouted at Clyde. Her coquettish demeanors were strikingly similar to Kayla's.

Clyde leaned closer to me in response.

I found myself in a bind. "Clyde and I don't live together. If you want to stay at the apartment, ask him."

left

the table, Clyde's hand squeezed mine, though

to live with him, you ask him," I said, loud enough for those nearby

to insist on staying, yet her eyes sparkled

isn't a big deal, but you've got to think about the family's interests, right?" She didn't even look at me once, focusing all her

my

the only one left.

fas

as the future Mrs.

planning her role in

Crawford family's future, boasting

about their recent successes.

you've been together for years. Even though I'm her cousin, I must speak fairly. Melanie can be

character?" Clyde casually wiped his mouth with a napkin. "Melanie is my wife, and divorce has never been on the table. You seem eager for her to become a divorcee, don't you? Criticizing my wife in front

sudden hostility, panic evident in her