Prologue
‘It’s all right for you. I’ve got my work to think of. Not everyone can swan around doing nothing. How am I supposed to concentrate with you hanging around all day?’
Ben glared at me, as if it was my fault my employers had gone out of business less than six months after giving me a job. He was probably afraid he would end up having to support me. He always was tight-fisted.
‘I won’t get in your way,’ I assured him. ‘Honestly, I won’t make a sound. You won’t even know I’m here. I don’t mind staying in the bedroom while you’re working.’
He grunted, and carried on packing his clothes. He didn’t seem to notice he was using my case, but I didn’t let that distract me from my attempt to persuade him to stay. I put my arms around him from behind, as he leaned forward over the bed, b
