The fear that had gripped her for days began to loosen its hold, replaced by a fragile sense of safety. As she clutched the phone tightly in her hand, she realized how close she had come to unraveling entirely.
The thought of someone else discovering what she’d done had terrified her, but now, knowing that her secret was still her own, Jennifer felt a renewed sense of control. For the first time since the surgery, she could breathe a little easier, grateful that, for now, no one knew the truth.