Chapter 72

The next morning, Emilia drove to the airport and flew to Canada. Emilia had been his brother's girlfriend, and they had been intimate several times. He had always treated her with kindness and affection. However, he had now fallen in love with his wife, and he was committed to her. He asked Emilia if she had any children, and she informed him that she didn't. He was a good man, and he wanted to ensure he married the right person. If she was already pregnant or had children from another man, he wouldn't want to marry her. He loved Emilia very much, and he believed she would make a wonderful mother.

In Montreal, Emilia rented a car and drove to the border crossing at Calais, Maine. She walked across the bridge into Canada and then found the nearest bar. Sitting alone at a table, she ordered a shot of whiskey, and the bartender brought her another shot of Jack Daniels, leaving her to herself once more.

She downed the second shot quickly and stepped outside t