Rejected No More: I Am Way Out Of Your League, Darling!

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 than

Katrina and Caiden making out—scenes witnessed by both Daniela and Joyce—flashed vividly through Joyce’s

her lips trembling as tears welled up and spilled down her

is to please men? I’m just living the way you taught me. Tell

in denial, unable to reconcile the image of her cherished daughter with the woman standing

your

and despair consumed her. She couldn’t bear

always outweighs dignity,” Joyce said, her tone icy and

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

over her mouth, disbelief

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

she was here today was

throat, but

news report detailing the latest economic crisis,

smirk tugged

should go. I have other things to handle,” she said, grabbing her phone to place