Chapter 595:

“Spare me the act and get to the point.”

Katrina’s frown deepened.

“Joyce, I’m only saying this because I care about you.

You’re in your prime. Why would you throw it away on a man like Doug?”

Joyce rose from the bed. The marks covering her bare skin were glaringly evident, yet she moved with a calm indifference, unbothered by her own vulnerability. She walked to the bathroom, stepping under the spray of the shower.

Streams of crimson trickled from her skin, swirling down the drain, only to reveal fresh wounds beneath. She showed no sign of pain, as though she had grown immune to it.

Draping a towel around herself, she cast a scornful glance at Katrina and chuckled bitterly.

“Spare me that pitying look. Doug and I are married. What happens in our bedroom is no different than what you did to keep Caiden happy.

better

of Katrina and Caiden making out—scenes witnessed by both Daniela

tears welled up and spilled down

you always preached? That a woman’s purpose is to please men? I’m just living the way you taught me. Tell

wept openly now, her head shaking in denial, unable to reconcile the image of her cherished daughter with the woman

your update

and despair consumed her. She couldn’t

it into me—money always outweighs dignity,” Joyce said,

need your pity.

her hand over her mouth, disbelief etched across

dragging Joyce along with her. But reason quickly took over; she

was here

throat, but Joyce showed

bed, her gaze fixed on a news report detailing the latest economic crisis,

sarcastic smirk

go. I have other things to handle,”

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