-Megan-
Save me? The words echoed in my mind as I stared at Naomi, utterly perplexed. Her excitement seemed strong, as if she had been anticipating this moment for ages. Then, it hit me like a bolt from the blue. I recalled her promise back in rehab—to get me out of here. How could I have forgotten? This was her plan all along, and now she had returned to execute it. With Nathan absent, I couldn't help but wonder if she had anticipated his absence.
“Naomi, I...” I took one of her hands, feeling the familiar warmth, and tried my best to say this in a way I hoped she would understand. “Listen, I don’t need saving,” I said.
Naomi just smiled and shook her head. “But you do, Meg.”
I sighed, fearing she was going to brush me off exactly like that. “No, I don’t.”
“Megan, where are you righ
