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 a global

visible pride, his smile

seemed less than thrilled, exchanging glances

had

going on about how

was only the second

at me, slightly surprised,

just smiled and

atmosphere lightened considerably, and Merritt seemed more inclined

to Fenton coming back to work in the country, Evelyn visibly tensed

about what you'd want to do

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 financial sector?" Fenton seemed a bit embarrassed, then glanced

but I understood his implication. It seemed the Patterson family also

with a graduate degree, landing a good management

a family business ready and waiting, as long as he was competent,

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

old guard in the company

also be a