When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 180

Chapter 180



"Thought you wanted me dead a minute ago, and now you need my help? Must be out of your mind."

The elevator ride was quick, and as soon as the doors opened, I stormed out, slamming the door behind me with all my might.

I knew Talbot wouldn't let this go, but he wasn't about to show his hand just yet.

Having Mrs. Patterson's backing sure had its perks; for the moment, at least, he couldn't touch me.

The dimly lit hospital room immediately gave off a vibe that something was amiss.

Someone had rummaged through my clothes and bag, and the bed looked like it had been hastily made.

Talbot must have been here looking for something important, perhaps.

Little did he know, the real important documents had just been handed to me by Galen.

I played it cool, pretending to be oblivious and laid down on the bed.

I could faintly sense someone approaching down the hall, probably Talbot, but I didn't open my eyes.

First thing next morning, I hit up Clyde, telling him over the phone I was craving some seafood to recharge my batteries.

got the hint right away and came to pick

car, I handed over the stuff Galen had

info for years. Can't really go through it in the hospital. Find an offline computer and take a look," I

evidence, and the right testimony, taking them down won't be

can't go to the local cops,

but he didn't say

it. Talbot's got too much pull around here, and then there's

been on your dad's case for years, not just me,

was taken aback, feeling a sudden surge of guilt.

Merritt saying he'd always been there for my mom, a

"Clyde..."

get all mushy on me. I'm your husband, it's

my hand, "Weren't we going

there's something else.

Talbot might

Galen's actions, Geneva

of Geneva.

lost her mother; I couldn't let her

"Food first, we'll figure out

Geneva to join us for

a close watch on her but made

I didn't

the beans about her

afraid she might