Trust Me tells the story of Ellen, who is sitting on the train, her mind swirling with emotions. She had just left her fertility doctor’s office, feeling defeated and hopeless after yet another unsuccessful attempt to conceive. The news of her ex-husband’s impending fatherhood only added salt to her wounds, reopening the ache in her heart that had never fully healed since their divorce. As the train rattled along the tracks, Ellen buried herself in her thoughts, oblivious to the world around her.
Then Kathryn, a young woman with a baby named Mia in her arms, took the seat beside her. Ellen barely noticed her until she spoke up, asking if she could hold Mia for a few minutes while she took a phone call. Caught off guard, Ellen hesitated momentarily before reluctantly agreeing to hold Mia. As the train pulled into a station, Kathryn hastily exited, mouthing a quick “Sorry” before disappearing onto the platform.
Trust Me on a Train
Left alone with the sleeping baby, Ellen felt a wave of confusion. What was she supposed to do now? Should she chase after Kathryn? Call for help? Before she could decide, the train lurched forward, carrying her further away from the mysterious stranger and more profoundly into uncertainty.
As Ellen cradled Mia in her arms, she couldn’t shake the unease that settled in her stomach. Something wasn’t right about this situation. What would drive a young mother to hand her baby to a stranger on a train? What was going on in Kathryn’s mind? Was she in danger? Did she need help? It wasn’t until she rummaged through the baby’s bag in search of answers that she stumbled upon a chilling note: “Don’t Trust Anyone, even the Police.”
Left holding the baby
With her heart pounding in her chest, Ellen realised that she had unwittingly been thrust into a dangerous game of unknown stakes. But instead of succumbing to fear, a newfound determination took hold of her. She would have to rely on her instincts to navigate the treacherous waters ahead if she couldn’t trust anyone.
Deciding to take Mia under her wing for the time being, Ellen reached out to a close friend for help. Ellen hatched a plan to keep Mia safe for at least the night. She delved deeper into the mystery surrounding Kathryn’s sudden appearance and disappearance in Ellen’s life.
Over the next six days, Ellen’s world was turned upside down as she was embroiled in a whirlwind of danger and deceit. From being kidnapped by unknown assailants, murder, and having to fight tooth and nail for her survival, Ellen’s journey was anything but ordinary.
Running against time
Ellen races against the clock to unravel the truth behind Mia’s birth. She questioned everything she thought she knew with each twist and turn, including her judgment.
Despite the seemingly unrealistic nature of the events unfolding around her, Ellen pressed on. Driven by a fierce determination to uncover the secrets hidden beneath the surface. Though her poor decision-making skills landed her in hot water, she refused to back down, determined to see justice served.
In the end, Ellen’s perseverance paid off as she finally pieced together the puzzle that had consumed her for days. But even as the dust settled and the truth came to light, one question continued to haunt her: why had Kathryn entrusted her precious daughter to a stranger on a train?
As she reflected on the events that had brought her to this moment, Ellen couldn’t help but wonder if some mysteries were better left unsolved. And yet, despite the unanswered questions in her mind, one thing was for sure: she would never forget the journey that had led her to Mia, the baby who had changed her life in ways she could never have imagined.
In conclusion, Trust Me
There are several twists and turns. I feel a little story padding, but there is action and enough intrigue to keep you going. The story moves along quickly, and something happens in each chapter. But it’s sort of like a Sunday afternoon movie. Watch it, miss a few bits, and pick up the story. You are not that interested in rewinding and discovering what you missed. It’s a soft thriller, and I would suggest an interesting holiday read.
However, there is one overarching question. Why would a woman get on a train, hand over her baby to a stranger, and disappear? It’s not plausible. Why didn’t she go directly to the Police or Social Services? If you can dispel belief for a while, get this book, enjoy it, and have a good read.
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