When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 192



Evelyn was like someone who had just spotted a lifebuoy in a stormy sea, rushing over with relief. "Fenton, how come you're back early? Weren't you supposed to be gone for another week or two?" "The tournament wrapped up, so I decided to head back earlier."

"How's big bro doing? I changed my flight as soon as I got the news. Is he awake yet?"

Fenton was dressed like a typical college student, bursting with youthful energy.

Pushing his suitcase and with a backpack slung over his shoulders, his face was full of life.

His arrival seemed to break the ice, and even Merritt gave him a warm smile.

"The doctors say your brother is still in the recovery phase."

"Heard you were at an international debate tournament? How did it go?"

Fenton sheepishly scratched his head, "Got second place. The home team took the win."

"But I snagged the Best Speaker award. Had to rush off, so I asked a mate to bring it back for me."

all, considering

son with visible pride, his smile

his family seemed less

wasn't very familiar with Fenton; he had been studying

seemed he was quite the achiever, with Evelyn often going on about how he was

was only the second time I had

surprised, "Melanie? Have you

just smiled and

Merritt seemed more inclined to

coming back to work in the country, Evelyn visibly

Ever think about what you'd

quickly reminded Merritt, "He's got a double degree; also studied economics." Merritt's smile broadened, "A fine young man. Your grandfather would have been proud." "So, are you thinking of going into management, or heading into the

gaze shifted to me briefly before he trailed off, but I understood his implication. It seemed the Patterson family also wanted Fenton to join the Patterson Group.

sense. Even with a graduate degree, landing a good

and waiting, as long as he

Merritt, "Uncle, you've watched him grow up. Now, with Clyde like this, maybe he could help

in the

also be a support