t they were now mixed with a cold, hard clarity. I knew I had to leave Liam, but I couldn't j

he was. When she answered the phone, her voice was warm and familiar, a welco

iver of my old self return. Sarah didn't treat me like

" she asked, echoing Dr. Wri

with Chloe," I said, the words c

you, back when you first started dating. He always seemed more interested in your father's business connections than in you

e wasn't for me, it was for my money, my status, my family. I was just part of the

nt wasn't an accident,"

what are you talking about?

g these flashes of memory. Him and C

her expression grim. "If what you're say

, more determined. When Liam came home from work, he was all

by the lake," he said, trying t

met my cheek. "I'm not going,

do you mean, you're not go

" I said, looking him directly in

inking clearly. You're still recoverin

'm saying," I insisted

pale and shaking, pointing up. A large, heavy pot rack that had been mounted on the ceiling had fallen, crashing onto the kit

ond thought. He wrapped his arms around Chloe, holding her tightly, checking her for

Chloe. My instincts had kicked in, and I had shoved her out of the way, taking a

stroking her hair. "It's okay

He was so consumed with his terror for her

held her, the name he called her. It was all the proof I ever needed. I was nothi

de my morning tea. It wasn't an accident. Just like the car crash wasn't

ared bubble of fear and deception. I didn't feel hurt or betrayed anymore. I felt c