House of Lies: A gripping thriller with a shocking twist

Hot and shiny with sudden tears, I wonder if my body is kick-starting into action and I’m about to have a period. “Thanks,” I say thickly, clinging on as if Vick is my surrogate mother.

“Don’t forget to tell Reg that I’m cooking pasta tonight.”

“I won’t.” Still I cling.

“Go,” she says, loosening my grasp with a firm smile. “Have a lovely lovely time. It will sort itself out, you’ll see.”

Weakly, I smile back. Why don’t I believe her?