I took the card that she proffered regardless, a little stunned that this woman would have the slightest interest in what I did with my life. But even as I took it, I felt like an imposter. There was no way I would be able to give up work, even if I knew what I wanted to learn. I wasn’t convinced I was the kind of person who would suit retraining. And besides, keeping Heather alive was my priority. I was so lost in my thoughts that I briefly stopped listening to the two of them beside me.
‘ … it’s very good that you’ve got over the hump, so to speak. I know it can be crushing to have to readjust your life so dramatically around new expectations.’
I stared at the remains of my poached salmon. I had never heard anyone speak to Heather like that.
He frowned at the table, and then turned ba
