Chapter 16
FRANKIE was silent as we sped along the highway back to Sydney. She was pale, and her eyes were puffy and red from all the crying of the previous night. Our lovemaking had been a complete surprise to me. Not that I hadn’t wanted it; I’d never dreamed it would happen. From the way Frankie had responded, I knew it was more than just physical. If it wasn’t, she was a better actor than I gave her credit for. Whatever her response, I had to tell her.
‘About last night. I just want you to know it wasn’t just a one night stand. For me, anyway.’
‘It has to be. I’m with Eddie, remember?’
‘He’s in jail for at least the next 12 months, maybe longer.’
‘So what are you suggesting? That I have an affair with you while he’s in jail?’
I’m suggesting you ditch him altogether. But somehow,
