Chapter Fourteen
Meanwhile, downstairs Harry was panicking. He had no idea how to kick-off this type of conversation with his wife. There was a long silence after Joe and Caroline headed upstairs.
Lizzy realised he was struggling and decided to force the issue for him, so she went to the kitchen, bringing Harry a glass of wine and re-joining him on the sofa. Then she asked, “What are these travel plans then sweetie?”
In the end Harry fell back on the truth. “Actually, that’s not what I wanted to talk to you about. You see, they think you’re seeing other men, left right and centre.”
Lizzy rolled her eyes. “I know. I tried to explain it all to Caroline. I’m not sure she got it. Can’t we just tell them?”
“No!” said Harry forcefully.
Lizzy turned and lay down, placing her head in Harry’s
