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‘Olivia Taylor,’ Willia to dilute his annoyance ‘You never fail to disappoint’
‘What’s that supposed toa mild smile on his handsome face I know exactly what he means, and he said it to draw a reaction, to snap me from my moody silence He’s succeeded Now I’m still moody, but I’m far from silent ‘Ted, could you pull over, please?’
William shakes his head and doesn’t bother to voice his counter-command to his driver He doesn’t need to Ted’s clearly not as brave as meor, most definitely, has more respect for Williaain It seems to be a permanent fixture on his face
‘Why’s he always so happy?’ I ask as I returnthe door where his arht remind him of someone’ He speaks quietly, alister what hehard Should I ask? I open my mouth to speak, but it snaps closed just as quick Would I even want to see her if it turns out she is alive? My answer co I don’t question it
No I wouldn’t
The hospital is hot and stuffy, yet et to Nan Willia to keep up easily ‘Your friend,’ he says, out of the blue,my steps falter Myabout ‘Gregory,’ he clarifies, as if he is in any doubt of who I think he is referring to
My stride catches up again and I keep my focus forward ‘What about him?’
‘Nice chap’
My forehead wrinkles at his observation Gregory is a very nice chap, but I sense Willia down a road of flattery ‘He is a very nice chap’
‘Ambitious, s eyes at Williauished, suited man is rendered speechless and wide-eyed as I fall all over the hospital corridor, tittering to lance up at Willia around us, clearly unco Willia behind He really is desperate ‘Sorry to disappoint you,’ I call over ay’
‘He is?’ His stunned reply makes me turn on a smile, keen to see the formidable William Anderson’s surprise Not ht it has brought me
‘Yes, he is, so you can save your breath’ I should be fu at his continued efforts to put me off Miller, but my enjoyment won’t allow it Miller, however, won’t take it too kindly if he gets wind of Williaain his coht to the bay where I know Nan to be ‘Goodin her chair, adorned in a floral dress, her hair styled perfectly There’s a tray on her lap and she’s poking at what looks like an egg sandwich