Chapter Fifty-Five
Kate found Francesca comforting Mrs Redmond at the sink. “Hi! I’m really sorry about this, but you’re needed outside, Fran. The parents are asking for you.” She held the door for Francesca. “I’ll look after Mrs Redmond, don’t worry. Thanks.”
Her waitress nodded her understanding, apologised to Mrs Redmond, and left.
Approaching the headteacher, Kate pretended she needed to wash her hands. Awkward, never knowing what to say in these circumstances, she glanced over at Mrs Redmond. “Your mascara’s run, by the way.”
Mrs Redmond observed her reflection in the mirror above the sink. “This is silly. I’m a grown woman acting like a lovesick teenager. I’m so sorry for making a scene like that.”
“Nonsense. No one thinks you made a scene.” She was a better liar than she though
