Chapter 96 Honestly, the thought of having kids wasn’t exactly on my immediate to–do list. But after losing all my family, I suddenly got why Clyde was so fixated on the idea back then. At least he had a grandmother who treated him like her own. Me? I’ve got no one. If I could find … Read More “Cage 96” »
Category: When Love Becomes a Cage (Melanie)
Chapter 95 Perhaps Merritt hadn’t expected me to stand my ground so firmly, a flicker of surprise crossed his face. Kayla, on the other hand, looked smug. Me clashing with Merritt was exactly what she wanted. Before Merritt could get angry, I jumped in with an explanation, “A college buddy invited me out for dinner, … Read More “Cage 95” »
Chapter 94 York, of course, didn’t have a clue about design, and since I was the only director of the Design Department, with the whole department united behind there was no way he could wedge himself in. In the end, he had no choice but to slink away, defeated. me, I wasn’t sure if he’d … Read More “Cage 94” »
Chapter 93 Clyde’s gaze held a touch of sadness when he looked at me. I had never imagined the Patterson family would be like this. Merritt’s regard for Clyde was, after all, because he truly had the capacity to shoulder the Patterson Group. But soon, I let go of my concerns. Such a massive corporation … Read More “Cage 93” »
Chapter 92 All afternoon, my mind was elsewhere, haunted by Freya’s words. Merritt certainly had a knack for things; not only had Kayla’s evidence vanished into thin air, but even the buzz online seemed to have been scrubbed clean. In the Patterson family, a child’s mother must be spotless, after all. When Clyde walked into … Read More “Cage 92” »
Chapter 91 I didn’t pay her any attention, instead, my gaze shifted past her to York standing behind. “What brings you here?” Our families were almost at each other’s throats, knowing too much about each other’s dirty laundry, and yet here he was, daring to step into the company? York just shrugged, “Given all the … Read More “Cage 91” »
Chapter 90 Leaving the Patterson Mansion, the Laird and Eaton families were still lingering. Merritt told us to head out first, mentioning that Kayla was staying over at his place and he’d handle the rest. Frankly, I was over listening to their bickering. Merritt had made his decision, and there was nothing more to be … Read More “Cage 90” »
Chapter 89 “Grandpa, why can’t I just…” “Leave, now.” Merritt’s tone was tinged with frustration, and Clyde knew better than to argue. Clyde glanced at me, then at Merritt, before finally exiting the study. As soon as he left, I hurriedly spoke up, “Merritt, didn’t we agree?” We had an agreement that he would help … Read More “Cage 89” »
Chapter 88 hapter 88 “Is there a problem, Ethan? You’re not suggesting baby’s arrival, are you?” Want to sabotage the “Trying to snatch someone’s inheritance now, are you? That blatant?” Lucy didn’t hold back, lunging to snatch the photo from Ethan’s grasp. Eva wasn’t about to be outdone, Jifting the photo high out of reach. … Read More “Cage 88” »
Chapter 87 After the police had no further need of me, I hailed a cab back to Patterson. Mansion. Given the scandal that had engulfed the Pattersons, staying with Jade was no longer an option. Besides, Clyde had only been feigning illness, requiring daily updates on the business to keep his remote control firm. As … Read More “Cage 87” »