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.

was like a stabbing pain suffocating my

kept ringing, and I didn’t

to feel a little

saw the buildings across the river light up as night

I had nothing left.

lights, only to have someone swipe

in a daze and saw the man who

Did I leave

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

a buzzkill.” I looked at him

a drink.” I felt a little playful, likely

my inner

for some time, just watching

Finally, he leaped onto the riverbank and sat beside

opened two cans of beer, handed me

with me.” “Tell me, why

to drink?” I

enough reason?” Like a fool, I

“I’m celebrating the fact that

I have nothing left.

a web for

of me! Haha… The

so it’s

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