When Love Becomes a Cage (Melanie) novel Chapter 61

As I looked at the ring that had been my companion for three years, my throat tightened with emotion. The joy I felt when I first wore it was equal to my sorrow.

Clyde could never truly understand how I felt, and I had no expectations for him.

"Melanie, I'm sorry. I didn't know you were hypoglycemic. You must have been scared. That was why you sold the ring, right? I've had Gemma transfer a million dollars into your account. You can use it however you like and don’t need to pawn anything anymore."

Clyde stood up, looking at me with deep affection, even attempting to slip the ring onto my finger again. I stepped back immediately, my eyes void of any emotion.

He had found the ring according to Jade's instructions and even redeemed it for me, but he never bothered to find out what was wrong with me. I wasn't sure whether to be happy or sad. It seemed he wasn't so concerned about my condition, yet he pretended to show deep affection.

Seeing my reluctance, he pulled a large diamond ring from his pocket, the one he gave me for our anniversary. "I bought this ring for you. It's only too big because you've lost weight, it wasn't meant for anyone else."

He stubbornly pushed the ring into my hand. I hesitated as I looked at the ring. He seemed to make sense, but I didn't care anymore.

I put the ring back into his pocket. "I can’t accept such an expensive ring."

After all, we were getting a divorce. Keeping such an expensive ring felt inappropriate.

He seemed angry but immediately restrained himself, taking out our wedding ring. "I know you're nostalgic. The big diamond isn't practical for everyday wear. This one is better."

I went to the point. "Clyde, since I sold it, I don't want it anymore. You don't have to return it to me."

I took the ring and put it on the table.

The ring meant nothing to me, just like this marriage.

When Clyde was about to say something, Kayla burst into the room without knocking. "Clyde, do you like my dress? And this is the latest handbag. The white is just so cute. And this bracelet is finally in stock! Look, how shiny."

"Ms. Crawford, what are you doing here?" Her smile faded as she glanced at the rings on the table, then scoffed. "So, you're here for the ring, huh? How could I forget Ms. Crawford loves money? Do you also want to take that gemstone jewelry? Gold-digger?"