Gradually, the villagers realized Marnie was picky and stopped matchmaking for her.

Jamal chided Marnie for this, “Why so picky? If you were as excellent as Shirley, you can choose any man you want.”

Over time, Marnie grew increasingly repulsed by Shirley, as she had been constantly compared with Shirley.

She wouldn’t have come to this place if it weren’t for Shirley’s invitation. After all, she didn’t have to pay. Why not give it a try?

The chamber they previously stayed in was on the third floor. Rather than use the elevator, Marnie chose to use the stairs.

Suddenly, she heard a woman’s scream. The voice was familiar. It was Shirley’s voice.

Marnie cautiously cracked open the fire escape door, only to see a strange man pushing Shirley against the wall. Shirley was so frightened that she let out a series of panicked screams.

of the scene she was witnessing. Her hands shook

focused on Shirley

someone was raping

the words repeated on a loop in her

shuddered, bile rising up in her

minutes later, Marnie finally

to rush in and save

to pretend she hadn’t

would they still praise her? Would

that she was so pitiful. But in private, they would take pleasure in Shirley’s misfortune

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