Chapter Eight:Hopeful Departure

Divine's heart had grown heavy with the weight of her trials, each misfortune compounding upon the last like a relentless storm. She had come to believe that bad luck was her constant companion, a shadow that refused to let her go. It was as if the universe itself had singled her out for suffering.

The memories of that fateful drunk night with Mr. James haunted her, leaving scars on her soul that time couldn't erase. From that moment, Divine's life had spiraled further into a nightmare. Mr. James, once a figure of trust, had morphed into a sinister presence that lingered in the corners of her existence. His actions left her feeling violated, helpless, and trapped.

Days turned into a haze of dread as Mr. James continued his torment. His unwanted advances, crude remarks, and lecherous touches robbed Divine of her sense of safety. He wielded his power over her like a weapon, a reminder that her vulnerability was his to exploit. And always, the threat of eviction loomed if she dared to sp