Chapter 41: A Fresh Start.

Since the past two weeks, I've been all about preparation and action, single-minded in my quest to shut down my New York affairs and get myself to London.

I sublet my apartment to a young couple that found my classified ad. Then, I sold my tainted engagement ring in the diamond district and my wedding gown on eBay. Combining the proceeds with the balance in my account, I have enough money to get through my pregnancy in London without a day's work.

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So, finally, I'm all ready to go. My bags packed full of my finest belongings, on the way to JFK for my red-eye flight to London.

As I boarded the plane, I felt a sense of absolute satisfaction, knowing that I am leaving the city without a word to the people who betrayed me. I hunkered down in my business class seat, slipped on a pair of cashmere slippers, and rested my head against the bulkhead beside me . . .

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I woke up as the plane hovered over green meadows and