Chapter 15: The End of the Plot

True to her word, Rose, upon waking, forgave Hunter and didn’t press charges.

After the police left, Hunter confronted her. “What is your endgame?”

Rose replied, “Hunter, dying in your arms would be my only wish. Only after I’m gone will you understand I was your true love. I don’t blame you. Please don’t be too sad when I die, okay?”

Hunter looked to the heavens and screamed. After his outburst, he looked at me and Dad. “So, she’s mentally ill, right?”