Chapter 17
The Psycho Wife’s Final Revenge
Chapter 17: The Cooking Lessons
The apartment exposed how few practical skills the family possessed.
At Oakridge, groceries appeared in the refrigerator according to a weekly plan. Meals were prepared in advance or arranged through a service. Cleaning supplies remained stocked, towels were replace
Chapter 18
Chapter 18: The Golden Child’s Plea
Rain began shortly before midnight.
By then, Maya had already been examined by a paramedic and released. She had mild smoke exposure but required no hospital treatment. The emergency responders confirmed that she was physically safe.
Evelyn’s driver arrived wit
Chapter 19
Chapter 19: The Breakdown
Three weeks later, Richard stood in Aisle 4 of SuperMart Depot.
He wore a blue polyester vest over a white shirt and dark trousers. A yellow badge displayed his first name in block letters.
RICHARD
The job was temporary, arranged through an employment agency while he se