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

and I didn’t

was starting to feel

the river light up

I had nothing left.

the lights, only to have someone swipe it

look in a daze

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

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

looked at him and

me for a drink.” I felt a little playful, likely from him interrupting my

or my inner teenage girl was

some time, just

him, “Come on!” Finally, he leaped onto the

of beer, handed me one, and toasted

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

reason to drink?” I

Like a fool, I stared at

celebrating the fact that I’ve seen it all

I have nothing left.

a web for me, and I walked right

naive of me! Haha… The

so it’s not a complete

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