When Love Becomes a Cage (Melanie)

After what felt like an eternity, Clyde's stomach was pumped, and he was finally out of danger.

The doctor wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Family members? Don't worry, he'll be fine once he wakes up." "From now on, he must stay away from whatever he's allergic to, or we might be in the same situation again."

I couldn't stop thanking the doctor and turned to look at Clyde in the hospital bed, my heart finally settling down. By the time Talbot rushed in, it was already daylight.

He glanced at Lisa, who looked guilty beside me, and then at me.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

"Melanie, how's Clyde? He's okay, right?"

"I mean, I had no clue he was allergic to anything. Was it something he ate yesterday that triggered this?"

I threw the food he brought straight to the floor.

"You didn't know? You poisoned him and you didn't know?"

"Do you want me to call the cops, maybe get the press involved?"

I glared at him, truly angry this time.

Even if he wanted Lisa to get ahead, he shouldn't be scheming against Clyde time and again.

"Poisoning, really? That's low, even for you!"

"Talbot, let me make this clear, Patterson Group is pulling out of the deal. Now leave!"

I walked to the door and opened it, facing both of them with a cold expression.

Talbot looked at Lisa, and finally, she stepped forward.

"Melanie, we're practically family. Why the hostility? Kicking up a fuss like this in Clyde's hospital room? That's really not cool."

She reached out to grab my arm, but I jerked away.

"Clyde's not yours to summon. If you can make him divorce me, do it. If not, get out!"

"And you, drugging people and selling out your daughter, shame on you!"

My voice was loud, and with the hospital room door open, many patients and their families turned to look.

Clyde's emergency had already attracted attention yesterday, and now they were all eager for more drama.

Talbot wasn't used to this kind of treatment and stormed off in a huff.

As Lisa passed by, she gave me a meaningful look and mimed a telephone gesture.

I nodded slightly, understanding her message.

Once they were gone, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Clyde was still unconscious, but his vital signs were stable.

Sitting by his bed, I gently held his hand.

"Clyde, I'm sorry." I had nothing else to say but apologies.

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Silently wiping away my tears, I eventually fell asleep beside his bed.

When I woke up again, I was the one lying in a hospital bed.

Lisa looked at me coldly. "Melanie, what's going on with you?"

She checked the hallway to make sure no one was listening, then came back. "Cancer? Just like your mother?"

I was startled, instinctively looking down at the hospital gown I was now wearing.

The doctors must have gone through my medical records.

Lisa sat beside me, visibly upset. "Clyde doesn't know about this?"

I shook my head, and she sighed.

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"So, you're not divorcing him because you want to leave the foundation to him? I really don't get you. After all the times he's betrayed you, you still love him this much?"

"Don't tell him. I'll take care of the Crawford family for you."

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