When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 186

Chapter 186



I was frantically tapping my phone, trying to initiate a video call, but the other end just wouldn't pick up.

I must've replayed the video a dozen times. Geneva was definitely alive, still wearing the outfit from our barbecue night.

But the surroundings were too dark to make out anything clearly.

I knew I should call the cops, but I was torn. What if Talbot's guys were watching me? What if he decided to go through with his threats?

Talbot had mentioned I should reach out to Galen Brown, but I didn't even have his contact info.

In a whirlwind of frustration, I found myself ascending to the rooftop for some air, and there he was-Galen Brown.

"Melanie!"

He was hiding out in the same spot where we last spoke.

I stared at him in disbelief, "Galen, you've been here the whole time?"

He nodded, "It's the safest place. I know the hospital well enough to avoid the cameras."

"I've seen the news online. What's going on?"

simple suitcase by his side, signaling his intent

felt a wave of panic, "Galen,

released any information, and it wasn't on the news, he was understandably

video, Galen Brown closed his eyes for a moment before firmly

I was taken aback.

what if Talbot is watching us? What

"Call the

Clyde knows.

his eyes hiding an emotion I

insistence, I finally contacted

just the two of us

our

likely baiting Galen into a trap.

against Talbot on

foundation Clyde had casually mentioned turned out to be Talbot's breaking point. Meeting with Officer Henson, his demeanor grew serious, especially upon seeing Galen. "Galen Brown,

myself in, hoping the police can save

as if he had resigned

no time

appeared to be a sophisticated

the access key was with you, and I couldn't touch

time

on how to log in and use it, just

the planning, Galen

shook