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

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

to feel a little

across the river light up as

I had nothing left.

toward the lights, only to have someone

I turned to look in a daze

know I was here? Did I leave something behind?”

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

I looked at

me for a drink.” I felt a

my

stood there for some time, just

Finally, he leaped onto the riverbank and

cans of beer, handed

“Thank you for being here with me.”

I need a reason to drink?” I took

I stared at

BONUS “I’m celebrating the fact that I’ve

I have nothing left.

slung a web for me, and I walked right into

of me! Haha… The company’s gone, the money’s

I have a daughter, so it’s not a complete

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