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 suffocating my

I didn’t

starting to

river light up as night

I had nothing left.

the wine bottle toward the lights, only

turned to look in a daze and saw the man who had witnessed my consistent

my head and chuckled, saying, “How’d you know I was here? Did I leave something behind?” “Weren’t you in pain yesterday? Have you forgotten your

“Forget about doctor’s orders.

at him and tugged at

I felt

was either that or my inner teenage

for some time, just

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

beer, handed me one, and

“Thank you for being here with me.” “Tell me, why are

to drink?” I

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

the fact that I’ve seen it

I have nothing left.

slung a web for me, and I walked

of me! Haha… The company’s

so it’s not

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