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 suffocating

phone kept ringing, and I didn’t know what I said when I

starting to feel a

saw the buildings across the river light up

I had nothing left.

bottle toward the lights, only to have someone swipe

followed, Chloe Hartz.” I turned to look in a daze and saw the man

my head and chuckled, saying, “How’d you know I was here? Did I leave something behind?” “Weren’t

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

a buzzkill.” I looked at him and

for a drink.” I felt

was either that or my inner

some time, just

his arm, urging him, “Come on!” Finally, he leaped onto the riverbank

of beer, handed me one, and toasted to

you for being here with me.”

reason to drink?” I took another

I stared at the lights

the fact that I’ve seen it all

I have nothing left.

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

me! Haha… The company’s

I have a daughter, so

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