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Chapter 46 Taking the day off anyway, I decided to crash back into my room and sleep. The second round of chemo hit harder than the last, leaving me wondering whether it was out to kill the cancer or me. The side effects had me feeling sick for a while, followed by a nosebleed. It … Read More “Cage 46” »
Chapter 45 Vinson led me to a quaint vegan restaurant, a choice that left me visibly puzzled. “Why here?” I asked. “You seemed a bit off, maybe not up for anything heavy,” he reasoned. He pulled a chair for me and poured a glass of water, its coolness somewhat reviving my spirits, though my appetite … Read More “Cage 45” »
Chapter 44 When I woke up the next day, I found myself still curled up in the armchair but covered with a thin blanket. Clyde was sitting quietly on the bed, watching me. “You awake?” I moved a bit, feeling sore all over. It turned out even the most expensive armchairs were not perfect for … Read More “Cage 44” »
Chapter 43 Silence fell over the room like a heavy winter blanket as Merritt spoke. 1 tried to interject a few times, but Merritt’s icy stare sent me retreating into silence. Eventually, Merritt dismissed Clyde and me to our room. We always had a room at the Patterson Mansion, though it had seen little use. … Read More “Cage 43” »
Chapter 42 “The person you’re talking about is my legal husband, right?” I stood up, locking my gaze with the female reporter. I felt like I’d seen her before, and then it hit me. She was in Kayla’s social media posts. There was a time when gossip in our group chat was all about a … Read More “Cage 42” »
Chapter 41 Vinson didn’t sugarcoat his words, and Clyde’s eyes locked onto him. Then, out of nowhere, Clyde cracked a smile. “Ah, so Ms. Crawford’s talent caught your eye. Mr. Russell, you have a knack for spotting the good ones.” “Well then, Melanie, let’s make this collaboration work. Let’s keep all communications within the office, … Read More “Cage 41” »
Chapter 40 Was it Merritt’s warning that did the trick? Clyde had been unusually quiet these days. Even at the office, he’d look the other way when our paths crossed. Just when I thought he was done making my life difficult, Kayla decided to stir up some real trouble. Aspire World had sent representatives. And … Read More “Cage 40” »
Chapter 39 “No need. This outfit will do. I’m busy.” I quickly shook my head, truly not wanting to return to that so–called home. The mere thought of Kayla rummaging through my closet and picking out my dresses and jewelry made my skin crawl. Indeed, no matter how expensive things were, once they were tainted, … Read More “Cage 39” »
Chapter 37 Clyde’s gaze shifted as he eyed me, a storm brewing beneath the surface. But Kayla, standing beside him, reacted with lightning speed, snatching the divorce papers from the table. “Clyde.” She looked at him, eyes brimming with a pitiful plea, “Sig decided…” Melanie has “Get out!” In a fit of rage, Clyde tore … Read More “Cage 37” »
Chapter 36 After discussing the divorce details with my lawyer, I didn’t head back to the office. Instead, I went to the small apartment my mom used to live in. Jade had cleaned it, and everything inside looked just the way Mom left it, simple and unassuming, except for the nail scratches on the headboard, … Read More “Cage 36” »