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

ringing, and I didn’t know

starting to

the river light up as night fell, but

I had nothing left.

toward the lights, only to have someone swipe it

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

Did I leave something behind?” “Weren’t you in pain yesterday? Have you

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

a buzzkill.” I looked at him and tugged at his

I felt

that or my inner teenage girl was

stood there for some

Finally, he leaped onto the riverbank and sat

handed me one, and

me.” “Tell me, why are

I need a reason to drink?” I

I stared

fact that I’ve seen it all

I have nothing left.

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

me! Haha… The company’s

I have a daughter, so it’s not a

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