When Love Becomes a Cage (Melanie) novel Chapter 186

I was frantically tapping my phone, trying to initiate a video call, but the other end just wouldn't pick up.

I must've replayed the video a dozen times. Geneva was definitely alive, still wearing the outfit from our barbecue night.

But the surroundings were too dark to make out anything clearly.

I knew I should call the cops, but I was torn. What if Talbot's guys were watching me? What if he decided to go through with his threats?

Talbot had mentioned I should reach out to Galen Brown, but I didn't even have his contact info.

In a whirlwind of frustration, I found myself ascending to the rooftop for some air, and there he was—Galen Brown.

"Melanie!"

He was hiding out in the same spot where we last spoke.

I stared at him in disbelief, "Galen, you've been here the whole time?"

He nodded, "It's the safest place. I know the hospital well enough to avoid the cameras."

"I’ve seen the news online. What's going on?"

He seemed calm, a simple suitcase by his side, signaling his intent to leave.

But suddenly, I felt a wave of panic, "Galen, Geneva's in trouble."

Since the police hadn't released any information, and it wasn't on the news, he was understandably out of the loop.

Upon seeing the video, Galen Brown closed his eyes for a moment before firmly saying, "Call the police."

I was taken aback.

"Galen, but what if Talbot is watching us? What if..."

He repeated, "Call the police."

"Just get in touch with a cop Clyde knows. I trust Clyde, and I trust his judgment."

His calmness was almost frightening, his eyes hiding an emotion I couldn't decipher.

Upon Galen's insistence, I finally contacted Officer Henson.