problem, she thought, putting down her knife and fork with regret. Maybe this is how the dating game works, and I’m just not used to it.
‘Is that all you’re going to eat?’ He looked at her plate with concern.
‘I’m not as hungry as I thought.’ She forced a smile. ‘Do you think we could get the bill and go, please?’
‘Yes, of course.’ Paul signalled to the waitress.
In whose wake came Gabriel again. Joanna found her hands balling into fists in her lap. She made herself unclench them, and reach for her glass instead.
‘Leaving already?’ He sounded all concern as he watched Joanna swallow the last of her wine. ‘Shall I phone for a taxi to take you back to the Manor, darling?’
‘No, thanks. I have my car.’ Her tone was terse.
His brows lifted. ‘But do you think it’s wise to drive—when you’ve been drinking?’
Her smile back at him was saccharine-sweet. ‘One glass of wine with a meal? I don’t think that would trouble the breathalyser, do you? And Paul’s promised to make me an enormous pot of black coffee at his place, anyway, so—there’s really nothing to worry about.’ She got to her feet. ‘Do enjoy your meal,’ she added. ‘I can recommend the sea bass.’
And, without a backward glance, Joanna walked to the door and out into the night’s dark chill, which she recognised because it already shivered in her heart.
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