Chapter twenty eight: 'And it was not a question I could answer'
Surreptitious(adj): kept secret or done stealthily, with the intention of not getting noticed, especially because it would not be approved of.
Lorraine had taken a huge risk by engaging in such surreptitious behavior, one likely to get her into deep trouble if discovered.
She was hoping she had not dug her own grave by attempting to do the opposite and save herself from an unknown future she had no say over. Her putfit was definitely not the most suitable choice for the course of action she decided to take, the pink, silky pyjamas that she wore did little to disguise her with thier material almost glowing in the dim light of the night. If anything, they drew attention towards her, but they were unfortunately all she had wh
