Chapter 9

As I returned to my lodgings, Reese bombarded me with texts, branding me as heartless and spiteful while extolling Melissa's virtues, claiming she was immaculate and faultless.

Without hesitation, I cut off communication and removed all traces of him.

Upon reaching my hotel, I acted swiftly. I requested the security footage of the incident and promptly handed it over to law enforcement. The subsequent period was challenging.

Destitute, I found myself sleeping rough, while Reese and Melissa reveled in their newfound fame, their every action shared online as if they were celebrities. Even during grocery runs, they were mobbed by admirers seeking photographs, treating them like public figures.

Since that incident, Reese had made no attempt to contact me.

Perhaps he was anticipating news of my demise. Meanwhile, Melissa flaunted her supposed joy across social media platforms.