I managed to catch Alex by himself on the 15th day that Andrew had been away, He thanked me for looking after his mother and his wife, but when I asked about Andrew I feel he doesn't meet my eye. He tells me he hasn't spoke to him much and that he's not sure when he'll be back. I try not to ask too much about Andrew because I don't want Alex to feel in the middle. Plus I should be using this time to put a distance between us like Andrew encouraged, however every day that passes I seem to miss him more not less. I know I’m working myself to the bone in a vain attempt to keep myself busy, I’m alternating between caring for Katy and Mrs McClaren to batch cooking and baking with Mrs Jones, a couple of days ago Alex commented that I was working too much and that Katy suggested hiring more sta

