“I’ll be in the back.” With a encouraging squeeze, her mum left them alone.
Dani tried to take deep even breaths, keeping her feelings in check. Gathering some courage she offered Will a drink, hoping that her shaking hands wouldn’t be too noticeable. There was heavy silence as she fiddled with the coffee machine, neither of them giving any indication of a conversation. Closing her eyes and taking a small pause, Dani exhaled and turned, making her way over to a table with two cappuccinos. Placing the tray down, she smoothed her apron and took a seat while Will pulled out the chair opposite her. Cupping the mug of coffee to her chest, Dani waited for him to say something.
“I wasn’t following Izzy earlier, I swear. I came back because…I just wanted to know.” He took a breath and braced him
