A Town Called Solace

The police officer introduces himself to Liam as Sergeant Barnes, and asks a few questions about Liam’s relationship with Mrs. Orchard. Sergeant Barnes is surprised to learn that Mrs. Orchard gave Liam the house a couple of weeks before she died but is satisfied after Liam shows him all the relevant legal documentation. Liam says he is planning on selling the house after a couple of weeks, and Sergeant Barnes explains the situation with Rose next door.

Liam remembers receiving the letter about Mrs. Orchard’s house 10 days after he quit his job at his accounting firm. When he told his father, Ralph congratulated him on the good news but asked Liam not to tell Annette, as there was supposedly bad blood between her and Mrs. Orchard, though Ralph didn’t elaborate further. Liam had meant to write back to Mrs. Orchard, but before he could, he received another letter informing him of her death and that he was the sole beneficiary of her estate. With no marriage or job tying him to Toronto anymore, Liam took his things and went to Solace.

After Sergeant Barnes leaves, Liam remembers how Fiona used to

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