When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 182

Chapter 182



Clyde was, of course, in on the secret of the documents I had to hand over. With solid evidence of their shady dealings now in my possession, it was high time they faced the music.

Having seen one too many stories of collusion between bureaucrats and businessmen, I knew the importance of catching them off guard. Otherwise, they'd bounce back like weeds after a spring rain.

After hanging up the phone, I finally left the hospital with Geneva by my side.

"Mellie, you seem troubled. Is Talbot giving you a hard time again?" Geneva's concern was evident as she tugged at my sleeve.

I shook my head, at a loss for words on how to explain everything to her.

All I hoped for was to quickly wrap up affairs here and take Geneva back, allowing her and Galen a shot at a happier life.

Noticing my hesitation to explain, Geneva switched topics and pulled me off to a nearby diner.

"We haven't had a meal together in ages. Remember how you used to love barbecue, even though it always gave you the runs?"

I paused, then burst into laughter along with her. My mom always forbade me from eating at such places, but Geneva would sneak me out

regardless. Especially after she started middle school and had more pocket money, she insisted on treating me, claiming she didn't want to owe me anything and avoid being teased later on.

betray me, leaving

the bustling diner, I couldn't

they're putting anti-diarrhea meds

about getting sick. Come

conversation were her way of keeping my spirits up, and gradually, I let go of

could. The rest

had we settled down than another call from the fake Galen

ordering, I slipped into a corner

"Galen, what's up?"

be heading to Ironvale soon. Besides the key,

come in person? Isn't

was just mimicking

hesitated but didn't

about the foundation, especially

translates to dollars, I've no clue. And surely, there's been interest accumulated

why are you

only convinced him

I could practically hear his sharp intake of breath over

that money, he could save

son

cover his

his