His shoulders relax.
“Of course. I’ll get on it right away.”
He turns and leaves silently.
Kat’s hand goes to her chain, but falls into her lap as if she realises what she’s about to do.
“How was America? Did you get everything sorted out?”
I lean back in the chair.
Okay, so we can build up to that conversation.
“Yes. It turned out to be nothing major, but it was good to catch up with the team.”
“I’m glad to hear it.”
“Kat, look, about…”
Her phone goes off, and she closes her eyes briefly before letting out a deep sigh.
“Sorry, I need to take this.”
I sigh and stand up.
“Don’t worry. I’ll see you in the New Year. I’m heading off to France tonight, to stay with Mum, Peter, and Dad.”
She raises an eyebrow, but doesn’t say anything, instead picking up the phone.
“One moment, Marco.”
She places him on hold.
“It was good seeing you,” she says, her expression softening as she adds. “I hope you have a peaceful Christmas.”
I grimace. “Me too.”
I make my way to the door, leaving behind the coffee. “Have fun at your mum’s.”
“I’m working in the morning, so only going down for lunch,” she says.
I open my mouth to speak, but she holds up her hand.
“We can talk when you get back.”
I nod, and Kat frowns, motioning to the phone in her hand.
“I’m really sorry, but I do need to take this.”
I nod and turn to leave.
“Marco. How the hell did this happen?”
That’s all I hear as I close the door behind me.
CHAPTER 41
KAT
