When Love Becomes a Cage (Melanie) novel Chapter 121

"Looks like the cops are keeping him busy with a statement. I think he'll be over soon. Got your story straight for when he shows up?" Eliana rushed in so hurriedly that her hair was a mess with bangs stuck to her forehead in a way she couldn't seem to fix.

I glanced down, shaking my head slightly. "No need. Please keep this between us."

"You've got to be kidding me. You..."

Eliana was about to continue but got cut off by Warren. "We'll respect your wishes, but you do know he's your husband," Warren reminded me gently, his voice carrying a weight of concern.

I knew what he meant. Legally, Clyde had every right to know the truth.

"I've given Jade power of attorney. She's handling my affairs. Don't worry. I'll be divorcing him soon anyway. Then he won't be my husband anymore."

"And who's your husband then? This poker-faced doc?" Clyde barged in, one arm in a sling, shoving Warren aside as he locked eyes with me, red-rimmed and watery. "He's just a doctor. Why are you talking to him so much?"

Clyde fumed. "I tore up our divorce papers at home and deleted the digital ones, too. How are you going to sign them now? I told you. I'm not divorcing. I even got radiation trying to save you. Look at my arm..."

He raised his arm in a display of self-pity.

Warren stepped forward, unraveling the bandage around Clyde's neck.

"Mr. Patterson, you don't need to elevate your arm for a hand injury. It's not good for your circulation," he said, a hint of humor in his voice.

Eliana and I couldn't help but exchange looks and burst out laughing.

"Fine, Warren, let's give them some space," Eliana said, nudging Warren out of the room.

I was left somewhat awkwardly facing Clyde.

"I'm not divorcing. You owe me. Look at my hand. It's all internal injuries from the radiation."