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Chapter 25 ---The drive home

Arielle

He just stares, like he doesn’t recognize me. And in that moment, it clicks. He doesn’t actually see me. He sees his version of me—quiet, composed, perfect in his arm. A doll he can parade around. suddenly I’m laughing again, harder, tears slipping down my cheeks.

Meredith joins in, even t...