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.

a stabbing pain

and I didn’t know what I said when

to

buildings across the river light up as night

I had nothing left.

wine bottle toward the lights, only

to look in a daze and saw the man who had

I was here? Did I leave something behind?” “Weren’t you in pain yesterday? Have you forgotten your doctor’s orders already?”

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

at him and

for a drink.” I felt a little playful,

was either that or my inner teenage girl

stood there for some

his arm, urging him, “Come on!” Finally,

beer, handed me one, and toasted to

you for being here with me.” “Tell me, why are you

a reason to drink?”

enough reason?” Like a fool, I stared at

BONUS “I’m celebrating the fact that I’ve seen it all

I have nothing left.

man I thought was my soulmate had slung a web for me,

Haha… The

have a daughter, so it’s

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