When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Chapter 182

Prev Chapter
Background

Font family

Font size

Line hieght

Full frame
Yes No

No line breaks
Yes No
Next Chapter

Chapter 181 Chapter 181 Melanie was taken aback by the bluntness. "You're asking for money now?" "Con, Melanie, you're already Mrs. Patterson. Why are you still hung up on the trust fund?" "What else should I do? That's money my parents left for me!" I was fuming, my voice rising with each word.

"So, you've been MIA for years just to avoid paying up?" "Lettell you, without me, you wouldn't see a dof that money! The trust is mine!" "If you don't givethe money, I'll report that you're back in the country. Then you'll be breaking the law, and I can apply to get the trust fund!" I wasn't even sure if that was a legal move here, but it was worth a scare.

Sure enough, he fell silent.

After a minute, he sighed.

"Melanie, I watched you grow up. Why would I want to take your money?" "I'll meet you soon. Just stay put in Ironvale." He hung up in a hurry, and I couldn't help but smirk.

Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt

Talbot was a terrible actor.

Why wouldn't Galen call to check on his daughter? Ignoring his own flesh and blood and worrying about me, an outsider? Recalling his tone, I sneered internally. He probably went as far as to use a voice changer just to get the money. Too bad he didn't realize Galen's voice was ruined in that fire.

Thinking of Galen's current condition, I took a deep breath. It was a relief Talbot hadn't discovered he was back in the country.

Aware that Galen was right under his nose, I worried Geneva might be in trouble too. I quickly sent Clyde a text about the confrontation.

Clyde called back immediately.

"What happened?" he asked.

After I recounted the story, Clyde was silent.

It wasn't hard to figure out; aside from Talbot, who else would want to test me? The mere mention of a trust fund threw him off.

Lisa had that Tammie was pressuring 1st met with me, warning him to desperation.

"Lisa's been feeling something's off." Clyde's tone was serious, hesitant.

"Talbot hinted she doesn't need to seduceanymore, suggesting we don't have to divorce." "Lisa's focusing on the company's projects, suspecting Talbot's planning something big." My heart Lisa knowing my illness, I a pped a beat, thinking hoarse voice, "Why?" V belongs to en.sw "Not sure, Lisa just cautioned us to be careful." a Clyde's voice offered scomfort, seemingly unaware of the full situation.

As long as Lisa was on our side, we could handle anything.

Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm

But why the sudden change of heart about our divorce?

If we don't divorce, Lisa can't becMrs. Patterson, and Talbot can't can he? t his hands on my t Before I could puzzle it out, Clyde spoke again.

fund,

"Melanie, the hospital janitor quit, and someone's looking for you. Please, don't go out." Someone seemed to be speaking to him, his voice urgent.

"Better wait forat the hospital, don't go anywhere alone." "Mellie, are you ready to go? I've called an Uber." Geneva stood at the doorway, ready to leave.

I thought it over, deciding not to stir the pot for now.

"No need to cget me. I'm with Geneva, we'll be fine."

"He might've sensed something's off.

Keep a low profile, him The Cole and don't confront content is on novelenglish.net! "Melanie, please, wait for me." Clyde's voice was a mix of excitement and anger.

Ashburn X

Report chapter Comments

When Love Becomes a Cage by Nora

Notify