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."

bad at all, considering

son with visible

seemed less than thrilled, exchanging

he had been

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

this was only the second time

surprised, "Melanie? Have

and nodded,

considerably, and Merritt seemed more

to

you studied management, right? Ever think about

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

it made sense. Even with a graduate degree, landing a good management position abroad can be

as he was competent, Clyde would surely value his

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

old guard in the

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