46 pages 1 hour read

Lisa Unger

The New Couple in 5B

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Part 3, Chapter 35-Epilogue

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Part 3: “Act III” - Part 4: “Act IV”

Part 3, Chapter 35 Summary

Sarah pulls tarot cards for Rosie, ending on the ominous Death card. They are interrupted by Detective Crowe, who says that the nurse, Betty Cartwright, is dead and that Chad was seen arguing with her the day before her death. In addition, Chad has not shown up to the set of his new show. Rosie is floored by this news but insists her husband would not hurt Betty. She makes multiple calls to Olivia but cannot reach her.

Part 3, Chapter 36 Summary

Sarah begs Rosie to come home, repeating her dream about Chad drinking her blood, but Rosie insists that her home is with Chad. Sarah leaves reluctantly. To Rosie’s surprise, Detective Crowe finds a gun while searching the kitchen. Rosie hopes it belonged to Ivan. Crowe tells her that he believes Chad did kill his high school girlfriend and his parents, and that he is capable of killing again. Feeling frustrated and alone, Sarah decides to leave the apartment while the police are still searching.

Part 3, Chapter 37 Summary

As Rosie leaves the Windermere in a cab, she thinks about how lonely and isolating the city must have seemed to Sarah. Troubled by Olivia’s silence, Rosie decides to visit her apartment. The apartment is stylish, and Rosie feels envious of Olivia’s lifestyle.

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