Chapter 332

The apartment was a simple one-bedroom unit with minimal furnishings—a long, old-fashioned wooden recliner and a bulky, outdated TV sitting atop a TV cabinet. A breeze blew in through the glass window, carrying a faint musty scent. From this day forward, she could finally leave this place behind. She would earn money and take her mother away to live a better life. Cheryl felt a surge of determination. Just as she got up from the chair to start packing her clothes, the doorbell suddenly rang. She paused, frowning in confusion as she yelled, "Who is it?" Her mother was in the hospital, and she rarely had visitors. She wasn't close to her neighbors, and hardly anyone ever came looking for her. She hesitated briefly before walking toward the door. When she opened it, she saw Marley standing tall in a dark gray suit. His handsome face was set in an icy expression as his piercing gaze locked onto her. Cheryl's face turned pale. Her body reacted instinctively as she immediately tried t