A Bird in the Cage novel Chapter 21

Chapter 21 Heartbroken

When Catherine managed to anger him, she felt an unexpected joy in her heart, but she didn’t know if she was happy for herself, or for the poor Jasmine.

Seeing her prideful expression, he halted his movements again. The corners of his mouth curled into a mocking smirk.

Ryan pinched her chin lightly and inched close to her face, commenting wickedly, “No matter how nice of a person Cayden is, it’s a pity he’ll never want you again. What would he think of you after knowing how every single part of your body has been marked and tortured by me?”

Humiliation and embarrassment crawled up Catherine’s heart. She felt like being thrown from a

very high place, only to be smashed into pieces on the ground eventually.

At that point, Catherine’s face got crimson, even her breathing became sluggish. She just wanted to die on the spot, so that she no longer had to put up with Ryan’s insults, and her life wouldn’t be so unbearable.

Seeing her face turning from crimson to pale white, Ryan was pleased after seeking his revenge.

Her body had gone numb from the raw feeling of her body being ripped open, but she couldn’t feel how terrible it was anymore.

It felt like her heart was dripping with blood as her hatred for him deepened. Through gritted teeth, Catherine silently endured it till the end…

Later, his anger faded along after he shot blanks. Then, he rolled with her in his arms to the corner.

Shoving his arm away, Catherine sat up.

“lie down with me a little longer,” he coaxed, but it sounded harsh, like an order. “You’ve got what you wanted, now let me go! Please be clear that we’re not lovers.” They shouldn’t be snuggling with each other in bed. In the past, it was she who stupidly thought he loved her, but it wasn’t the case anymore.

He couldn’t believe she didn’t obey his order. If he let out any unpleasant words due to anger, it was because she triggered him.

Therefore, Ryan didn’t try to make her stay, nor did he continue to sweet-talk her. It wasn’t his style. Moreover, if Catherine had known about his soft spot for her, she would have taken advantage of him, judging from her complicated personality.

Heading towards the wardrobe, Catherine fetched her pajamas, then quickly entered the bathroom.

Even the running water couldn’t wash her impurities away. She had long been filthy. Just as Ryan said, Cayden wouldn’t want her anymore.

Although she didn’t expect Cayden to return to her, she couldn’t stand seeing herself in this state. It was like an insult to him.

Tears fell silently down her cheeks, mixed with running water from the shower head. They blurred her vision and soaked her heart in even more sorrow.

As she moved her delicate hands over her body to wash away the filth, his words about him marking and torturing every inch of her skin echoed in her mind. Biting her lips, she forced herself not to think

When the door opened, Ryan stood outside the door and scanned her from top to bottom. She was fine, even though he was worried that she would do anything rash to herself.

you?” He frowned and asked in discontentment.