When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 185

Chapter 185



Clyde's surgery was a resounding success. The blood clots in his brain were meticulously removed, but he remained unconscious.

"The brain damage and coma are par for the course," the doctor had said. "Whether he wakes up is now up to fate."

The Crawford family was all over the news, and Henson had moved swiftly, catching them off guard. Only Talbot had managed to slip away in the chaos.

By the time Lisa arrived, she looked exhausted, yet there was a noticeable softness in her eyes.

"I had already secured the evidence from Talbot's safe and handed it over to the police early this morning. I've cooperated with their investigation. He won't get away this time."

"It's like I've betrayed my own family. The police have been understanding, but any project approved by Garfield has been put on pause."

Gone was her usual prideful demeanor, replaced by a sense of relief.

"But stay on your toes. Talbot's still out there, and he's slippery."

"How did he even get wind of this? Garfield himself was in the dark."

"My mom used to say he had an animal's instinct for danger."

Lisa's tone was flat, her gaze fixed on Clyde in the ICU.

My voice came out raspy and strained as I managed to say, "Thank you."

was a

name's taken a hit. We're losing contracts and halting

met mine, her smile tinged with

take your family's company, Melanie.

bankruptcy. Starting

nodded, understanding

what use was the company to me now? My parents

thought struck me,

Geneva? I haven't

so

worry over Clyde, I'd forgotten about

head. "We

a trick up his sleeve. We haven't found

through the. He might still be after your trust fund." "But the

didn't sound entirely certain as

his own brother, neglect his wife and daughter, what wouldn't he

I stayed

side, watching him sleepet

free of

any visible distress

Wove

emotion.

time in the hospital, waiting

I'd survived two surgeries, and I was

I was about to grab a