man ny life is already shitty why am I torturing myself with this kind of story

Diverting your attention from your own misery to one that will have a resolution makes you fell better.

You're taking a breath before getting dragged under. Enjoy the break so you can keep swimming.

wow okay I didn't expect a short psychoanalysis in the comments but things can sure happen

Then the ending of this story better be the happiest for them....