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Before I knew it, we had been in NYC for four days. We visited Central Park, Statue of Liberty, One World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial,...

The following day, Brock heads to work, and this time, Officer Lopez arrives almost simultaneously with his departure, so I don't find...

The next morning, I woke up on the couch, feeling alone. Brock is gone, and I reach for my phone on the coffee table. The time on the...

I contacted Officer Lopez and told her about my grandkids, and she agreed not leaving and having the kids not come back here was a good...

My heart races with worry. I pray to God that the news article doesn't refer to Goldie, but a sinking feeling tells me otherwise. She...

The words Goldie shared with me at the park would linger in my memory for a long time. I wish we could offer her a safe haven in our...

PART THREE Almost six months had passed since Troy's discovery, Deanna's arrest and release, and the arrest of Grant Lawson, who faced...

It was the eve of Christmas, and Melanie was five days overdue, enduring the discomfort that comes with late-stage pregnancy. Outside,...

It’s been a few weeks since Troy was found. His ex-wife was arrested a week ago when a necklace placed on his chest before burying him...

I feel sick, and my appetite just died, but I can’t let Melanie know. She’s pregnant with another man’s baby and yet has two kids with...

I text Grant back and say I’ll call him when I get in my office. I feel a surge of relief. It’s done. Troy is headed to Utah to be buried...

Before delving into this next chapter, I wanted to update you on job stuff. No, I don't have one - YET. I have been talking with a...

“If you stay with him, I can go pick up a pesticide. There’s got to be a local place where I can grab some around here. Depending on what...

The next morning, I wake up, and Melanie is already up and gone. It’s like she can’t even stand to be in our bed at the same time. Our...

Tomorrow is the day I head to the cabin to settle this whole affair thing with Troy Carmicheal. Melanie leaves for Florida tomorrow...

PART THREE THE EX The bitch. I knew something was going on with her and Troy, but I never thought she would leave me for  We have been...

I turn and flee, but a strong arm grabs me from behind before I can get down the hall. Just then, Officer Lopez reaches the hallway, her...

It’s Wednesday night, and I have less than two days on whether to press charges on my nephew. All day yesterday, I tried not to think...

I start panicking, realizing that all the pills I thought I had never taken and that were under my mattress are gone. I sweep my hand all...

I’m out of the hyperbaric chamber, have been checked, and heading back to my room. Surprisingly, or unsurprisingly, I feel better than I...