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.

stabbing pain

I didn’t know what I said when I

starting to feel a little

the river light up

I had nothing left.

the lights, only to have someone swipe it

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

was here? Did I leave something behind?”

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

buzzkill.” I looked at him

on, join me for a drink.” I felt a little

or my inner teenage girl

there for some

Finally, he leaped onto the riverbank and sat

opened two cans of beer, handed me

me.” “Tell me, why are

I need a reason to drink?” I

enough reason?” Like a fool, I stared at the lights on the

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

I have nothing left.

my soulmate had slung a web for me, and I

of me! Haha… The

have a daughter, so it’s

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