When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 184

Chapter 184



"Alright, I'll get you free now."

Clyde's eyes were rimmed red, his hands slightly shaking - a far cry from the tough guy who was throwing punches just moments ago. But in the next second, a roar of anger came from behind him.

The guy he had knocked to the ground earlier got up, sneaked past the bodyguard unnoticed, and charged at us with a shovel in hand. "Clyde, watch out!"

I tried to stand up, but it was too late. Clyde wrapped me in his arms, shielding me.

I heard a loud bang.

The sound of the shovel colliding with a head echoed, and I saw Clyde's eyes fill with blood.

"Clyde, Clyde, are you okay? Please, don't scare me!"

I struggled to prop Clyde up, but he kept slipping from my grasp.

"Son of a gun, dared to mess with me, damn it!"

but I couldn't hear anything. All I could

the air, and I finally managed to

quickly loaded Clyde and me into the car

the officer asked me questions, but I could barely respond, my eyes fixed on

bump on the back of his

you know who hired

them mention

can you go faster? He's got

I felt like I was talking

himself into danger. Thinking about all the scrapes we've been through over the years, I felt like there was a lump in

I

and as I tried to follow, a

shoulder, a sign of high rank, and everyone around treated him with respect. "Hello, I'm Deputy Chief Henson.

blankly, not sure

patted my shoulder, "Melanie, right? You should get

best

of trust. I found

decided to keep me in

back, accompanied by

I was aware of your family situation a few years ago. Clyde has been investigating since

is stubborn. If