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.

no better

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

her lips trembling as tears welled

purpose is to please men? I’m just living the way you taught

reconcile the

– your update

and despair consumed her. She couldn’t

you drilled it into me—money always outweighs dignity,” Joyce

me into this person, so don’t pretend to be upset now. I don’t need your pity. Just tell me why you’re here. Doug’s desires are insatiable, and

pressed her hand over her mouth, disbelief etched

to walk away, dragging Joyce along with her. But reason quickly took over; she couldn’t even

was here today was to ask

her throat, but Joyce

report detailing the latest economic crisis, which

faint, sarcastic smirk tugged at

all, you should go. I have other things to handle,” she

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