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Chapter 1287
Only after Murray had left did Zoey leaning against the wall, weakly close the door behind her
Every inch of her ached, and Murrays tantrum had only worn her out more.
Blinking away the sting in her eyes, she was grateful it was a Saturday and she didn’t have to work
She was about to collapse back into bed when her cell phone rang It was her mother, the only family she had left
Zoey’s heart trembled Her fingertips began to shake.
It took her several thes to answer the call
“Mom” she said
“Zoey are you free tonight? I’d like to see you. There’s something I need to discuss with you”
This was the first time Belinda had asked to meet Zory was taken aback
Back when her parents were still together Zony had found comfort from her father But after the divorce, when she
was given to her mother, she never felt that warmth
again
Every time she sent money back home, Belinda’s tone softened, and Zoey clung to it, even though she knew it was
unhealthy
It had become a habit, sending money home. Hearing words of concern from her mother’s mouth filled her with
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“Okay Mom Send me the address.
Belinda sent her the location, knowing she would come.
Zoe looked at the address and crashed in her hotel room until afternoon
It was autumn now so she wrapped a scarf around her neck before meeting her mother
They were meeting at a noodle shop Belinda wasn’t willing to treat Zoey to anything too expensive
Belinda was living comfortably off the money Zoey sent home. She was wearing a satin dress, looking smooth and
comfortable
Upon seeing the scarf around Zoey’s neck. Belinda turned solemn
Once they had sat down, she yanked off the scarf to reveal the patchy marks underneath and slapped Zoey across
the face.
“How can you have so little self–respect? You were always like this at home, flirting with men. Now you’re selling
yourself? If Murray hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t have known how far you’ve fallen!”
Zoey’s head jerked to the side from the force of the stap, the corner of her mouth bloody
Belinda’s slap had been fierce, full force, and her ring had scraped Zoey’s cheek raw
Zoey was at a loss for words, only licking her lips instinctively, trying to lick away the blood
But Belinda reached for her again, trying to rip off her clothes in front of everyone
“Mom” Zoey cried clutching her clothes tightly
You deserve this! You have no self–respect!”
Belinda’s nails dug into the skin of Zoey’s neck, causing her pain.
People around them were taking pictures. Afraid of having her face photographed. Zoey hastily put on a mask from
her purse and pulled on her hood.
Belinda rolled her eyes
“Are you feeling embarrassed now? You didn’t feel that way when you were spreading your legs for men, did you?
I’m telling you, you better patch things up with Mumayi me a reliable and it’s better than being with those old men!”
Zoey felt drained and didn’t know how to respond
Because she was indeed with a man now Although he wasnt old she was selling herself to him.
It was just a matter of selling herself to one person versus many
“Mom Murray is married And he was the one who cheated first, falling for a rich man’s daughter.”
“You said it yourself, she’s a rich mans daughter What do you have to compare to that? it’s only natural that Murray
would want to marry her. Now that he waÏzes post worth, he wants to take you back He’s willing to keep you as his
mistress You better appreciate this and stop seeing those other men
Zoey blinked a few times, then took out several stacks of cash from her purse
The money about three thousand dollars made Belindas eyes gleam
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer tone finally softened
“If you don’t want to be his mistress, then treat him as one of your clients. Who you sell yourself to doesn’t matter
Zoey felt extremely uncomfortable hearing those worda
Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, espe
“Mom, I need to go
She stood up to leave and Belinda didn’t stop her
with everyone in the shop walchung. She pushed her hood down further
Just remember to remove Murray from your blacklist Hes actually beer pretty
before he found another woman. That’s a lot better than most men
Ito you, and you’ve known each other for so long. He was with you for seven years.
Zoey knew what Belinda was thinking She was just afraid that Zoey would come home and steal her boyfriend
Every time Zoey mentioned coming home. Belinda would blow up
As Zoey reached the door she heard Belinda haggling with the shop owner
“Take off one bowl of noodles We dont want it
“But we ve
eady started making it, and now you
“We can’t finish it. If we don’t want it, we won’t take it. Mich only pay for ar
The shop owner grumbled and cursed, but had no choice
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