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.

like a stabbing pain suffocating my

didn’t know what

was starting to

buildings across the river light up as night fell, but none shined for

I had nothing left.

lights, only to have someone swipe it

I turned to look in a daze and saw the man who had

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

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

looked at him

join me for a drink.” I felt a

my inner

some time,

him, “Come on!” Finally,

beer, handed me one, and toasted to

here with me.” “Tell me,

a reason to

fool, I stared at

BONUS “I’m celebrating the fact that I’ve

I have nothing left.

man I thought was my soulmate had slung a web for me, and I walked right into it, trapped

me! Haha… The company’s gone,

so it’s not

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