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Chapter 1, 1-36
Katie meets Jo and they instantly become friends. Katie is very skiddish around Alex, only buying what she needs and making very little conversation. Total Pages 288 -
Chapter 4, 37-65
Katie makes friends with Alex's daughter, Kristen and eventually starts having longer and longer conversationg with Alex. Total Pages 317 -
Chapter 7, 66-108
Katie is getting closer with Alex when he gives her a ride home from the store in a big rainstorm. Katie shares the story of why she is in Southport with Jo, although she tells it in 3rd person, playng herself off as her friend. Pages total 360 -
Chapter 12, 109-155
Katie goes to the beach with Alex and the kids and describes it as 'the best day she's had in a long time'. A week later Alex asks her to have dinner, Katie makes dinner at her house and starts telling Alex about her past because he guessed that she was running from her husband. Total pages 407 -
Chapter 18, 156-211
Katie tells Alex of her past with Kevin in great depth, Katie and Alex get closer. The story switches to Kevin's point of view and how he is lying to his friends and co-workers about where Katie or "Erin", Katie's real name, is. Total pages 463 -
Chapter 23, 212-248
The point of view switches from Katie (Erin) to Kevin. Katie learns to drive, realizing that if she needs to get away from Southport, she will need to drive. Kevin has an affair with a woman and immediatley regrets it hoping that Katie will come home soon. Total pages 500 -
Chapter 27, 249- 301
The book starts switching perspectives from chapter to chapter, going from Kevin to Katie. At this point Kevin has found out where Katie is and what her new name is. Total pages 553 -
Chapter 35, 302-332
Kevin is in the town that Katie lives in and is looking for her because he could not find her at her house.
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Chapter 40, 333-382
Kevin finds Katie and starts the store on fire after spraying it in gasoline, while Kristen is still in the store. After alex saves Kristen from the burning store, Katie shoots Kevin with his own gun. Katie finds out Jo was all a figment of her immagination, really Carly, checking in on Alex and the kids. Total pages 634