Chapter 508

When Megan finally snapped back to reality, the bag was already in her hands. She broke out in a cold sweat. She hurled it onto the bed, staring at it as if it were a ticking bomb. Two voices were locked in a vicious battle inside her head, tearing her apart. One voice repeatedly said, "Your heart is already so heavy and everyone around you keeps letting you down." The other voice was more rational. "Don't even think about it. Don't touch it, or you'll ruin your life." "What could possibly ruin you? You're rich and smart. It wouldn't affect your life at all as long as you don't go too far!" "No way. Haven't you seen what this does to people? Stay focused and don't touch it!" "Come on, Megan. You've got to trust yourself. How could one thing ruin your entire life?" Another voice gradually faded into silence, and Megan's resolve solidified. She picked up the bag from the bed, wondering if something so ordinary could really hold that much power. She pulled open the seal and poured