When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 199



Rachel's job interview went off without a hitch, especially when Clyde made a surprise entrance to back her up. His words were dripping with admiration for Rachel's skills, clearly showing his familiarity with her. This left no doubt among the other interviewers about how to rate her.

At the end, Clyde couldn't resist throwing a smug look my way, while Rachel offered me an apologetic glance.

And then there was Jade, who had rushed over the moment she heard Rachel was there.

"Rachel, is that really you? Where did you disappear to after graduation? We've been trying to find you!"

Reuniting with a college roommate always brought a special warmth.

I couldn't help feeling nostalgic, realizing it had been ages since I'd felt this happy.

Rachel mentioned she got the job and insisted on treating us to dinner, an offer we gladly accepted. However, I hesitated when I saw her choice of restaurant.

"Rachel, this place is a bit pricey, don't you think?"

"Oh, really? I've gotten used to these kinds of restaurants while I was overseas. It's fine."

Rachel's casual response left Jade and me exchanging looks, but we followed her in anyway. Rachel had clearly thrived in the years she'd been away, exuding the confidence of a lady of stature, no longer the college girl who had to double-check menu prices.

When the topic of her encountering Clyde upon returning home came up, Rachel shyly glanced at me.

"Melanie, I swear, I had no idea he would wake up. It's like he's imprinted on me, just like a chick to its mother after hatching."

you're saying he thinks you're

raising her glass, downed her

smitten with Melanie, he's risking it all, and then

my head, "The doctor mentioned

cross that bridge when we get to it. It's just good

Rachel for what happened. How could anyone

I were fated for a rollercoaster

enjoying herself, maybe a bit too much, frequently excusing herself

of her absence, I

then. If you hadn't given that necklace

all in the

glasses, agreeing to

still

grandmother was

go abroad,

no

leave Clyde with my

to help me out, as Jade was busy with her plans

Though Clyde's grandmother

passed away, I felt

having been able to

some way.

in