Betrayal Quotes in The Girl on the Train

How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)

Quote #1

I tell him that I have other vices these days, and I catch his eye and I think he knows what I mean. (2.39)

We're not sure exactly what Megan means in this therapy session, but perhaps this is her way of telling her therapist that she's committing infidelity… and while she's at it, she'd be happy to… to… to, um, do so with him, too.

Quote #2

I feel as though I have been cheated on. A familiar ache fills my chest. I have felt this way before. (3.5)

Rachel is especially sensitive to infidelity, so when her dream couple ends up not being perfect, those old pains resurface.

Quote #3

How could she? How could Jess do this? What is wrong with her? (3.11)

Rachel takes this betrayal extra personally. We're surprised she doesn't go try to have a word with her.