When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 132

Chapter 132



I couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.

Clyde finally noticed I was there, instantly letting go, and Lisa nearly toppled over.

But quickly, she wrapped her arms around Clyde's neck again. Then she exaggeratedly opened her mouth as if she had just noticed me. "Melanie, I'm so sorry. Clyde said he'd take me out for a day, but I've twisted my ankle. Are you okay? He didn't mean to leave you behind. It's all my fault. I'm such a klutz."

She leaned into Clyde's shoulder, looking sad, while Clyde rolled his eyes so hard that I thought they'd stick that way. He gave me a look that screamed, "Help me," without saying a word.

I struggled to keep a straight face as I helped her up, eyeing her fine ankle, and couldn't help but think she could've at least pretended to have heatstroke or something more convincing.

"It's okay. You're my elder cousin, which makes you Clyde's relative. He can't just ignore you, right?"

After all, Clyde and I were the same age, and Lisa was older than Clyde. Women cared about their age, and Lisa's face fell immediately.

Lisa protested, "Melanie, I skipped grades. I'm only two years older than you."

giving her an ignorant look. I'd been

he still managed a professional smile. "This lady

Lisa looked up at Clyde

was busy with his phone,

women

tears. "Clyde, I think it might be

speechless. Clyde isn't

doctor sighed, handing over a form. "Then let's get

the form to Clyde, who pretended to be on

doctor looked at me. I sighed and took the form.

Clyde. Let him take you for the scan." I rushed

my head, collapsing into

Melanie!" He looked at me worriedly, and I winked

hint immediately. "I'm taking you

was speechless, thinking he could've figured out a

in a hospital, and we had

hurrying out. "What about

"I'll call

me off like

later. I