ROSE POV

I sit with Helen, comfortable and serene,

In the living room, where love and trust are seen.

Before I speak, I pause with care,

"Helen, can I ask you something?" I say, gentle and fair.

"About Roman?" Helen guesses with insight true,

I nod, and Helen takes a deep breath anew.

"Ask me anything, Rose," Helen says with an open heart,

I explain, "I want to understand, and play my part."

"I want to know why you left Roman behind,"

With his father, a monster, with a heart so unkind.

Helen's eyes well up with tears, her voice trembles with fear,

"I was scared, Rose, for my life,...