When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 191



Before I left, I organized a modest funeral for Galen Brown.

His life had been a tough one, to say the least.

I knew he had long harbored thoughts of taking Talbot down with him, his words on the rooftop that day still echoed in my mind.

Even though I couldn't fix things, he was determined to find his own way out.

At the end of the day, it was all about keeping his daughter safe.

Geneva seemed to mature overnight, shedding her previously spoiled demeanor for a calmness that seemed uncharacteristic.

"Geneva, would you come back with me? I promised your dad I'd look after you."

I took her hand, genuinely hoping she would come with me.

We were the same, both without family now.

But she shook her head, saying, "Mellie, I know you're struggling too. I'll continue my studies here in Ironvale, then head to college. Lisa will help me out."

Lisa nodded in agreement.

"Melanie, dealing with the Pattersons won't be easy, especially with Clyde in his current state. You should focus on yourself for now. After all, I'm your cousin. Don't try to handle everything on your own, especially when it comes to your health, okay?"

home.

Clyde comatose, the Pattersons were likely plotting their next move. Merritt had made his dissatisfaction with me clear, and I would face another tough battle when going back. Seeing Geneva's determined look, I decided not

studies and life. They dropped me off at the airport, promising to visit, though it was uncertain when

Lucia's taunting

own father, and your uncle managed to get your dad killed. Quite the family genes,

try

sitting beside Clyde's

exposure had reddened his skin

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about to explode, but Laird shot her a warning glance, and she sat back down, still mumbling, "Who knows

his money and the

conspired together, one getting rid of her dad, the other her

her ramblings as if she was

Merritt's gaze on

Clyde's face, pretending not to notice

without Lucia's insinuations, Merritt might have reached the same conclusion. I

I knew everything would

soon

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