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.

delicate stomach would betray

bustling diner, I couldn't help but shake

anti-diarrhea meds

then! No worries about getting sick. Come on,

keeping

all, I had done nearly everything I could. The rest depended on whether anyone would step up

had we settled down than

I slipped into a corner to

"Galen, what's up?"

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