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 76

Riley started running towards the mall, and in a panic, we all followed after her. "Riley!" Lila shouted. The little girl stopped running and we easily caught up to her. "You're not supposed to run in the street. It's dangerous" she scolded Riley.

She frowned, looking down at her feet. "Sorry, Lila" Riley mumbled.

"I just don't want you to get hurt" Lila said softly. Riley nodded her head in understanding as she grabbed Lila's hand. I locked the car, hearing the beep in the distance; before we entered the mall. "So, where to first?" Lila asked, looking at all of us.

Emily pointed to a sign. "The bathroom. I really have to pee" she told us. Keith scrunched his face up. "I'll take Riley with me. I think she has to go too" Emily offered. We nodded our heads as Emily and Riley walked off to the bathroom.

Lila watched until they were inside. "She acts a little younger than nine" Lila said hesitantly.

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