Chapter Thirty One
Monday, 12th; Evening
Joe arrived home late from work, confused at the lifeless feel of the house as he opened the front door. After a beat or two he remembered Caroline was away again.
He strolled into the kitchen and set the kettle to boil, then on impulse he grabbed a bottle of wine and switched off the kettle. A guilty smile sprung to his lips as he thought of a few drinks and a curry in front of the telly. Of course he could do that when Caroline was around, but this felt illicit as if he were somehow breaking the rules, and therefore much more fun. Also, he wouldn’t have to share.
A quick check of the fridge revealed some nicely prepared salad items and a couple of vegetarian sausages. Joe loved the fact that Caroline tried to help him eat more healthily, altho
