Page 23 of Save Me

Ryleigh: I just didn’t feel like dealing with Mom today.

Ryleigh: And she knew this. I specifically told her how I thought it would be best if we didn’t see each other for a few days. I would think it was obvious that I wouldn’t come to dinner.

Arianna: That’s not how she described it

Patrick: Is anyone surprised that Mom blew something out of proportion?

Liam: But you’re sure you’re ok?

Liam: This guy didn’t do anything to upset you, did he?

Rolling her eyes, she chuckled. Ever since Liam came home from the Marines, it was like he was always looking for a way to either defend her or do something big brotherish.

Ryleigh: He was a perfect gentleman

Ryleigh: And Ari, I’m sorry I didn’t text you back

Arianna: As long as you’re okay

Arianna: But call me later!

Ryleigh: I will. I promise

Jamie: BTW, your keys are in the lost and found behind the bar

Ryleigh: Thanks! I had forgotten about them

Jamie: I can drop them off to you if you want so you don’t have to go to the pub

Ryleigh: Um…no, but thanks. I know Mom’s schedule and I know when I can go in without seeing her

Arianna: Wow, you’re really mad at her this time, huh?

Ryleigh: You have no idea

Jamie: Just so you know, you’re not missing much here today.

Jamie: Mom made a big turkey dinner. Sort of like Thanksgiving.

Jamie: No big deal

Ryleigh: THAT’S MY FAVORITE MEAL!! WTH??

Jamie: Oh, yeah…

She wanted to throw her phone across the room as frustration threatened to overwhelm her. That was a total passive aggressive move on her mother’s part and it just added to her anger toward her.

Ryleigh: Well, you guys enjoy dinner. I appreciate you checking on me

Ryleigh: And Ari, I’ll talk to you later

Arianna: I feel bad! What are you going to do for dinner?

And because she wanted to be a little petty and hoped one of her siblings would blab, she quickly added,

Ryleigh: No worries! I’m going to dinner with Ryker

Ryleigh: Love you guys! Xoxo

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