CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
Matty had passed on the information about Haydn Wylder in confidence and to break his trust, Georgie risked their mateship and his career. But she feared withholding it could be catastrophic.
She checked the time: thirty minutes until her catch-up with AJ. Without consciously deciding, she speed-dialled a number and listened to it ring. Even before it switched to the recording, she’d given up hope. Her short message seemed inadequate.
Someone cleared their throat and Georgie looked around, shocked to see all but a single set of lights were off and the café was deserted except for her and one of the staff.
‘Sorry, love. I can only stay another five minutes. If I’m late picking up my kids it’ll be more ammunition for their stepmum to use against me.’
Franklin sat behi
