CHAPTER 20
TO THIS DAY, I have no idea how I got through that morning. Not only was I knackered, I had to deal with Jimmy and Jackie’s incessant questioning about the mess I was in as well as most of the regulars offering to go around and beat up whoever had caused it.
At twelve, Jimmy planted himself in front of me. “Go to bed, Amanda. I’m sick of you stumbling around reception like a zombie.”
“I’m fine, honestly. I just didn’t sleep so well last night.”
“That’s hardly surprising. If you tell me who did it, I’ll sort it out.”
“I’m grateful for the offer, but it’s dealt with, Jimmy. This won’t be happening again.”
“It had better not. If it does, I’ll hold you upside down myself and shake the truth loose. Now, get lost.”
I half crawled, half stumbled back to my room, and despite the
