Just Once

Three years of marriage brought nothing but a thorn to my heart. My child was critically ill and in need of treatment. My husband didn't care and even called me unfaithful. In my desperation, I sold my body and soul in exchange for the recovery of my child. His name was Benjamin. Dominating the underworld and influencing politics, he was like a poppy that impressed, captivated, broke, and disillusioned me. He said that different from the others who approached me only for sex, he wanted every part of me. He also said that I was his only one and that nothing in this world could compare with me. Then he told me that these were all lies. I told him that these were true to me.

Cora Jenkins · Urban

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197 Chs

Chapter 68

Why would she visit Dr. Nale? "And?" I inquired.

"She gave me instructions and a message. Em should have gotten the message before, but you weren't supposed to know about it yet."

So Em kept a secret from me? I was pained at the thought, but I was being hypocritical. I didn't tell her about the witch that came by here. I decided to deal with it on my own, kind of. I asked Dr. Nale for help. I just didn't want to stress her out more. Why would she keep something from me?

"What was the message?" Brian asked, pulling me from my thoughts.

Dr. Nale opened the book and handed it to me. The left page was filled with crossed out words and scribbles. The right page only had words in a straight line, vertical to the page. I recognized Dr. Nale's writing. "Your ominous upbringings restore composure. He imbalances life drastically" I read aloud.

"Those are big words," Brian mumbled. He's no help at all.

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