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Pssshhhh, Pssshhh, the angry steam whistled through the lid. Bubbles slapped the flames as noodles slid down... Read Chapter
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Kenny was put out by Roselyn’s selfish behavior, and this was just one more example. As usual, he didn’t say anything to her a... Read Chapter
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Kenny finished the dishes and retired to his room. He was renting the bedroom in exchange for helping care for Roselyn. It
helpe... Read Chapter
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The next morning, Kenny awoke to Roselyn’s clamorous snoring. He lay with his arm across his forehead as he watched t... Read Chapter
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“So, you want your bath first, or do ya wanna eat?” asked Kenny, scratching his ‘bedhead’.
“I need to use the ... Read Chapter
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Kenny stood, embarrassed, trying to salvage the toast and rolls. “Look, it’s hardly touched the toast. I’ll just make you so... Read Chapter
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Bathtime consisted of hanging a large tarp from several metal ceiling hooks that Kenny had placed above Roselyn’s adjustable bed.... Read Chapter
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It was a Saturday afternoon. Roselyn had just finished her lunch of two large cheeseburgers, an order of onion rings, an apple turnover, ... Read Chapter
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When the emergency personnel arrived, they entered Roselyn’s small home to assess her situation. The EMTs were surprised to see someone... Read Chapter
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By the time Kenny arrived, Roselyn had already been in the emergency room for nearly twenty minutes. He did his best to answer qu... Read Chapter
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The next morning, Kenny arrived at the hospital. As he approached Roselyn’s room, many of the nurses were gathered around her d... Read Chapter
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Suddenly Roselyn became defensive. “Awhile. Why?” Kenny watched intensely, biting his nails as the battle between the two com... Read Chapter
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A week had passed since Roselyn was in the hospital. She was on a steroid regimen for her asthma as well as daily nebulizer treat... Read Chapter
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Monday was grocery day at Roselyn’s and she couldn’t be happier. Kenny hauled the bags in one by one and placed th... Read Chapter
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“Oh, Kenny, I’m sorry,” Roselyn said, holding her hands to her mouth. She was surprised at her own despicable ac... Read Chapter
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Kenny sat in his car, tucking his chin into his jacket. The stillness of the night was broken only by the muffled sounds of Rosel... Read Chapter
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Kenny sat at the light, preparing to turn into the Sandy Cove Motel. His blinker clicked repeatedly, disrupting the many thoughts... Read Chapter
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It was now Thursday evening, time for Kenny’s weekly support group. His return to the house had been just as he’d imagined it... Read Chapter
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The entire weekend was quiet and awkward for Roselyn and Kenny. Kenny cleaned the house and steered clear of Roselyn whenever he ... Read Chapter
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“Well Hello!” Kenny said with a wide grin. “Is Ross your assignment?” Fallon’s smile faded as she realized who her clie... Read Chapter
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“Uh, where’s my coffee, guys,” Roselyn yelled from the front room. Kenny and Fallon hurried back into the kitchen. As Fallo... Read Chapter
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As the days passed, Kenny and Fallon began chatting online and on the phone nonstop. Whenever Kenny had any free time, he would m... Read Chapter
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The next morning, Roselyn began the breakfast hour complaining about her computer. “It’s broken. It’s got a virus or someth... Read Chapter
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Kenny’s heart pounded fast and his fingers trembled against his phone as he dialed Fallon’s number. Roselyn continued to curs... Read Chapter
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Kenny decided to make Roselyn a nice, early supper to appease her until Fallon could get there and they could meet in his room. T... Read Chapter
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Moments later, Kenny and Fallon reemerged from the bedroom. Fallon smiled bashfully as she walked swiftly past the bed. “Bye,�... Read Chapter
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As the evening ended, Kenny drove Fallon to his house so she could get her car. “Ya wanna come in and say goodbye to Roselyn?�... Read Chapter
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It was almost time for the fall semester and Kenny had had a change of heart.
He decided to wait another year bef... Read Chapter
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Kenny continued to attend the Thursday night support group. He felt the meetings were doing him good. He continued to purchase fo... Read Chapter
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After an hour, Fallon returned to the full meal Roselyn hadn’t touched. “I’m ready for pancakes now,” Roselyn said. ... Read Chapter
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As the days went by, Roselyn began to complain to Kenny about her mistreatment by Fallon. “She’s abusing me. She starves me a... Read Chapter
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Roselyn pulled the phone from under the pillow and read the response from Fallon.
“Oh, okay np. Well, wb when u can.�... Read Chapter
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As Fallon sat contemplating her situation, she began to skim her eyes across some of the paperwork that was sitting in one of the... Read Chapter
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Roselyn was elated at the thought of a fight between the two lovebirds, however, when they came out of the bedroom, just the oppo... Read Chapter
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Now that Roselyn was getting around a bit easier, Kenny and Fallon were spending less time with her. They had cut their hours dow... Read Chapter
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Fallon wasn’t sure what to do. Rather than catch Roselyn in the act, she decided to go to the store first, then come back for K... Read Chapter
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It had been only a few short months since Roselyn had celebrated her hundred and eighty-seven-pound weight loss and sh... Read Chapter
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Monday morning was Kenny’s usual day with Roselyn. He would go over and shower her, clean her house, and go to work ... Read Chapter
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“Say what? You’re gonna call the cops on ME, miss ‘GoodnPlenty?’”
Roselyn’s eyes widened and... Read Chapter
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A large pack of ice surrounded the edge of the freezer. It hadn’t been defrosted in a very long time. Kenny was no l... Read Chapter
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Roselyn stood in a panic, not sure what to do next. She began to toss the food into the washtub. Next, she moved to the living ro... Read Chapter
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“Hello?” Roselyn said, her voice cracking.
“Hey, Roz, it’s Kenny. Hey, is Fallon still there? I can’t get ahold of ... Read Chapter
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A lump rose in Roselyn’s throat. She was sure her racing heart would give her away. Kenny walked through the house, running his... Read Chapter
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When Kenny returned, a police car was parked in front of the house. He had gone to the building where they held the su... Read Chapter
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Kenny offered to make Roselyn some lunch. As he wheeled in the little cart, he handed her a plate of tuna salad with crackers. �... Read Chapter
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A few days had passed and nothing had changed with the status of finding Fallon. Then, around noon, Kenny was called to the stati... Read Chapter
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Soon, a search warrant was issued for Roselyn’s house. Kenny continued to stay at Fallon’s apartment but his attorney was ... Read Chapter
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In the kitchen, Zachary was going through trash, looking at the items on the kitchen table - anything to give him an idea of what... Read Chapter
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Knock knock knock….
Kenny answered the door of the apartment, eating a bowl of cereal. He was surprised to find three... Read Chapter
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Kenny sat in the interview room, one wrist handcuffed to the table. Officer Warren sat with him. “Would you like some water or ... Read Chapter
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Kenny was between a rock and a hard place. He couldn’t stay at Roselyn’s because the house was still an active crime scene an... Read Chapter
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The trial began with opening statements from the Prosecution, stating that Kenny was in a relationship he no longer wanted to be ... Read Chapter
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Attorney Sails continued to grill Roselyn….
“How difficult is it for you to walk now, Ms. Pallik?”
�... Read Chapter
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Roselyn’s defense was quick to jump on the fact that the police officers did come into the house without her assistance. It was... Read Chapter
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“Kenny made me do it!” Roselyn blurted.
“I see. Kenny made you do it. When?”
“Right befo... Read Chapter
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As Roselyn’s defense floundered helplessly without any sense of direction, her team decided to try and push the narrative that ... Read Chapter
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As the trial began to wind down, the most compelling part of the entire journey was undoubtably the forensic evidence. It had alr... Read Chapter
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Both sides rested their case and the jury was sent to deliberate. Kenny and Kirsten sat in a back room with Kirsten�... Read Chapter
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Nearly two years had passed since the trial. Roselyn had been incarcerated in a Women’s Correctional facility in upstate G... Read Chapter
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