Chapter Three“Darling!” Mum gets up to give me a hug, then spies Alex waiting a couple of steps behind me and hesitates. Strange how quickly time passed this past week-and-a-half. After getting used to spending time with Alex, I was happy he insisted on coming along, even if it’s already weird.
“Hi…” I awkwardly put my arms around her, never having been all that comfortable with her habit of greeting me in the most exuberant fashion ever, no matter the circumstances.
I can tell she’s not all that into the standard hug and kiss routine either, possibly because she’s scrutinising my choice of lunch date. And so she releases me, and I wish I could just turn around and avoid this mess.
“Nice to meet you, Mrs. Radcliffe.” Alex stretches out his hand.
“Ah yes. Likewise. You must be…”
“That’
