Chapter 56
Chapter 56 ‘UM, EXCUSE ME?’ SAID Ellen, not convinced she had heard Leonard correctly. ‘Did you say serial killer?’ Leonard nodded and said, ‘Yes, you know the “Addict Killer” that’s been in the news? That’s Ryan. Which means, of course, that it’s also me. Oh God, I think I’m going to be sick again.’ Leonard clutched his stomach, leapt up from the couch and ran to the bathroom where he gagged over the sink, suddenly thankful he didn’t have a wad of cream cheese bagel sitting in his stomach. Ellen followed Leonard into the bathroom and rubbed him on the back. He looked up at her reflection in the mirror through teary eyes and said, ‘How could I have done those terrible things? How could I be such a monster?’ Ellen continued consoling him and said, ‘But that’s just it, Leonard; that’s th
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