Chapter 39

I was going to endure all that Joseph had done so that Dad could survive.

I finally found a beautiful black gown that was long enough to cover my knees although I thought of covering the bruises with makeup too. I got into the shower and let the hot water run down my body so the wind could reduce.

I got my towel and dabbed my skin dry. Applied some balm on the knees and then sat on my dressing table to do my makeup. I stared at myself in the mirror for a while and reflected a little bit on how my life had changed. I wished Dad never felt ill and his company didn't have to run into bankruptcy, I wouldn't have had to be Joseph's pet toy.

I snapped out of my thoughts and got dressed. Even though I was married to a billionaire, I didn't own a car. The one I once owned was sold out to take care of Dad's medical expenses. So I boarded a cab and stopped at my father's house.

I pressed the doorbell and the door was answered by Catherine, the house help who was employed to t