The Slow QuickstepChapter 10
Despite a restless night Allie was up early. It had been useless to try and get to sleep again. Leah was up too even though it was pretty well her normal time. I’m taking today off,” she said to Allie. “You don’t have to do that, Mum.” “Yes I do. My daughter is much more important to me than work.” “Oh, Mum!” The tears were not far away again but Leah ploughed on. “What time are the police coming round?” “I don’t know. Sometime this morning.” “OK. Well after breakfast give them a...