Chapter 44When I arrive at the Lesecq residence to interview Charles, I'm invited in and greeted like a friend. Christian Lesecq is a self-employed businessman and he and his family live in one of the most desirable areas of town. I'm shown into a very plush lounge and invited to sit down on an expensive leather sofa, which probably cost as much as my car. Christian keeps hugging his son and although Charles seems slightly embarrassed, he doesn't stop his father. It's as if Christian has to keep touching the boy to confirm that he's really there. I sit down opposite Charles, and Christian goes off to fetch some coffee.
“Hello Charles,” I say. “Are you well?”
The boy bites his bottom lip and nods.
“Do you want to tell me what happened?”
He stares miserably at the floor for a moment or t
