Page 64 of Dead in the Water

“No.” Glynis squeezed Lily’s hand and released it. “It’s a shame. I thought she’d come around eventually. I can’t figure out if she’s worried about it being stressful to be involved in running a business, or if she doesn’t want to be reminded of the past. She won’t speak about it much.”

Lily inhaled through her nose. “I thought she might have known my parents, but she says she doesn’t.”

“I’m sorry you were disappointed when you spoke to her,” Glynis said. “And I really hope you’ll forgive me for keeping quiet.”

“I’m sure I’ll get over it.” It was the best Lily could manage, and it was the truth. The reason she felt so betrayed was because she was so fond of Glynis. Which also meant she was unlikely to hold a grudge for long.

“I saw Flynn earlier,” Glynis said.

Curiosity sparked in Lily. “Did you?”

“Just walking up from the harbour. He seemed a little out of sorts. Especially when I mentioned you confronting Maria about the shop.”

“I hadn’t told him,” Lily said, chewing on her bottom lip.

“I gathered that. He implied that you and he had had a falling out of some sort.”

Lily scrunched her nose. “Did you say he was at the harbour?”

“Walking back from there, yes.”

“Was he working?”

“He was in uniform. Why?”

“I just wonder why he was at the harbour. Was it something to do with the man who died?”

“I’ve no idea.”

“Where was Flynn going when he left you?”

Glynis blinked slowly. “He didn’t say.”

“Back to the station?”

“He didn’t look as though he was going in that direction, but I really couldn’t say. Why don’t you call him and find out his whereabouts for yourself?”

“I can’t,” Lily uttered.

“Why not?”

“Because I’m angry with him.”

“Talk to him. I’m sure you can sort things out if you just chat everything through and are honest with each other about your feelings.”

“I was,” Lily practically growled. “I told him I wanted to go on a proper date.”

Glynis’s eyebrows shot up. “Oh.”

“Yeah. He stood me up and doesn’t want to rearrange. He only wants to be friends.” She jutted her chin out. “Do you have any handy advice for me now?”

“I don’t.” Her forehead tightened in a frown. “I’d probably continue being angry if I were you. In fact, I’m angry now too.”

Lily released a breath. “Do you want an ice cream?”

“I’m still being careful with what I eat. Nothing too rich.” She stood and wrapped Lily in a hug. “I’m sorry again about Maria.”

“It’s okay,” Lily said, her annoyance at Glynis dissipating quickly. “Are you feeling better?”

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