Chapter 71

Meanwhile, Emilia's husband served as a police officer working night shifts, making her task of staying hidden even more challenging. To avoid detection, Emilia opted to move into a small apartment in the same building as the police station. They cleverly coordinated their schedules, taking turns sleeping during the day so that one of them was always awake, ensuring they wouldn't arouse suspicion.

Occasionally, they encountered each other in public, but they made sure not to acknowledge their relationship, maintaining their secret arrangement.

In addition to his role at the police department, the investigator had a part-time job as a cab driver. One night, he picked up a young woman who seemed lost. She expressed her desire to go to a restaurant downtown but was unsure of the location.

"What's the name of the place?" he asked.

"It's called 'The Blue Moon,'" she replied. "Do you know where that is?"