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.

like a stabbing pain suffocating my

I didn’t know what I

starting to

the buildings across the river light up as night fell,

I had nothing left.

lights, only

look in a daze and saw the man who had witnessed

shook my head and chuckled, saying, “How’d you know I was here? Did I leave something behind?”

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

looked at him and tugged at

drink.” I felt a

that or my inner teenage girl

some

him, “Come on!” Finally,

of beer, handed me one, and toasted to

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

reason to drink?” I took

a good enough reason?” Like a fool, I

the fact that I’ve seen

I have nothing left.

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

The company’s gone,

a daughter, so it’s

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