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 it's

son with visible pride, his smile

and his family seemed less than thrilled, exchanging

very familiar with Fenton; he had

going on about how he was fast-tracked

day, this was only the second time I had

looked at me, slightly surprised,

and nodded, not saying

considerably, and Merritt seemed more inclined

to work in the

about what

going into management, or heading into the financial sector?" Fenton seemed a

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

sense. Even with a graduate degree, landing a good

family business ready and waiting, as long as he was competent, Clyde would

you've watched him grow up. Now, with

in

around, b also be