Chapter 14: Court Part 2

I was taking in the breathtaking view from the window of my luxurious apartment, a gift from Eddie. The morning hustle and bustle below was a sight to behold as people started their day, rushing to work or dropping off their kids at school. A sense of peace washed over me as I watched the world go by, a feeling I hadn't experienced in a long time.

After leaving my in-laws' house, I finally found peace.

My phone buzzed with a new notification, and I saw that Eddie had transferred $20,000 to my account. My eyes widened in surprise. That was more than enough for me to live on for a few months, especially since Eddie had already paid for the apartment in full. I only had to pay the mandatory monthly rent.

I couldn't help but feel guilty for taking advantage of Eddie's generosity, even though I had only known him for a short time.

Just as I was about to put my phone away, I thought I heard a voice coming from the front door. I walked over and opened it, expecting to see the cleaning lady o