Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 55

Chapter 55 Someone to Entertain I wandered and found myself by the river again.

I had brought some wine and arranged for my mother–in- law to pick Ava up.

Then, I settled by the river to pour myself a drink.

I realized the company had become an empty shell, its sole purpose to fill the Murphys‘ wallet.

Meanwhile, I was empty–handed.

No wonder Melanie could taunt me so confidently.

Although I married into the family, I wasn’t part of their world.

Even now, Melanie and Matthew didn’t spare my meager possessions.

They would invade my space and commit vile acts on my bed whenever I was away.

I thought I was strong–willed at the Murphys‘ residence last night.

However, my repayment was a car for Melanie.

When I asked him to send my parents some money, he lashed out at Erica.

The more I thought about it, the more my heart ached.

stabbing pain suffocating my

I didn’t know

to feel a little

the river light up as night fell, but

I had nothing left.

raised the wine bottle toward the lights, only to have someone swipe it

look in a daze and saw the man who had

chuckled, saying, “How’d you know I was here? Did I leave something behind?” “Weren’t you in pain yesterday? Have you forgotten

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

at him and tugged

me for a drink.” I felt a little

either that or my inner

stood there for some time,

shook his arm, urging him, “Come on!” Finally, he leaped

of beer, handed me one, and toasted

with me.” “Tell me, why are you drinking?” he

to drink?” I took another

Like a fool, I stared at the lights on the other side of

the fact that I’ve seen

I have nothing left.

my soulmate had slung a web for me, and I walked right

The company’s gone,

a daughter, so it’s not a complete

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