When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 170

Chapter 170



I quickly masked my shock with a glare of anger.

"I want to ask you. Why did Clyde get hurt?"

"Talbot, even if you're hell-bent on setting your daughter up as the other woman, this isn't the way to do it. I'm your own niece, for heaven's sake!"

My voice wasn't exactly a whisper, and with the hospital corridor bustling with people, it wasn't long before we drew stares.

Talbot's face darkened as he quickly pulled me into the hospital room.

He tossed the fruit basket on the floor in a huff, "What kind of attitude is that?"

"The same kind you're giving me! You're my uncle, and you're already plotting my divorce? Are you eyeing the Patterson family fortune?"

I wasn't about to lose the battle of voices or presence.

Seeing me stand my ground, red-faced and stubborn, seemed to soften him a bit.

"Melanie, everyone knows you and Clyde are heading for a divorce. Better to keep it in the family than benefit strangers. Don't worry, I'll make sure you get a lion's share of the assets."

his words suggested. He was

anyone else benefit from the Patterson fortune?" "And what about the inheritance your parents left you? Clyde's going to end up

diagnosis and was already sure I'd die before

squinted at

The trustee's whereabouts are

breathe easier, thinking he confirmed the existence of a trust fund, possibly linked to Galen. With that in mind, his next move would likely be pushing for a

of his underhanded tactics, I clenched my

exchanging a silent glance with

unspoken venom but quickly looked away when he turned, pretending to be

might want to be more careful with what you

His tone

sonas affectionate, like a

caring

his eyes

as nothing

lure out

his act, I

a

the son-in-law youz wanted? Tell him if he

of the Patterson estate, or I'll drag this

ready to give up