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 fishing for information about that non-existent trust

anyone else benefit from the Patterson fortune?" "And what about

my cancer diagnosis and was already sure I'd die

squinted at him

trustee's whereabouts are unknown, Clyde won't see a

mind, his next move would likely be pushing for a divorce

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exchanging a silent glance with me that

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

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can hand over half of the Patterson estate, or I'll

to give up my title as Mrs. Patterson could the