CHAPTER 33
JULIAN FINISHED THE last crumb of toast and drank the rest of his coffee. He was relieved to feel slightly better than he had on waking up. He tried not to let negative thoughts of Malcolm run riot through his head and make him any more depressed than he was already.
“All done? Told you it’s a good café.” Simon smiled and fished in his pocket for some change.
“No, I’ll get it. I owe you big time.” Julian stood up and started walking over to the counter.
“I already told you, it’s no problem. Just glad I was there to be of service.”
Stepping out of the café, Julian looked at his watch.
“I’d best be getting back home. I’m supposed to be at work.”
“How about a quick walk along the Embankment? It’s a lovely afternoon, and you won’t be home in time to go back to work a
