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.

stabbing pain

kept ringing, and I didn’t know what

starting to

light up as night

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

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

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

at him and tugged

me for a drink.” I felt

either that or my inner teenage

for some time, just watching

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

opened two cans of beer, handed me

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

a reason to

reason?” Like a fool, I

fact that I’ve

I have nothing left.

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

of me! Haha… The

so

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