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!"

from behind as the bodyguard subdued him, but I couldn't hear anything. All I could

of police sirens filled the air, and I finally

Clyde and me into the car and rushed

the way, the officer asked me questions, but I could barely respond,

bump on the back of his

know who

I heard them

you go faster? He's got

my vision, and I felt like

always does, throwing himself into danger. Thinking about all the scrapes

I

surgery, and as I tried to follow, a police officer stopped

three stars on his shoulder, a sign of high rank, and everyone around treated him with respect.

nodded blankly, not sure how

my shoulder, "Melanie, right? You should get checked out,

worry, we've got the best doctors here. Clyde will be

sense of trust. I found myself nodding again and

slightly bruised, but they decided

came back, accompanied by

family situation a few years ago.

If he