Chapter 5
On Friday evening, Liam drove straight to the beach from work. He changed out of his suit, folding it neatly and putting it in his gym bag, before wandering down the path to the beach. It had been a particularly hot day and the seashore was crowded with people, towels, and umbrellas. It was five-thirty, although the sun wouldn’t be setting for another two-and-a-half hours. There was plenty of time to absorb the restorative qualities of the ocean.
He found a spot amongst the throng, laid down his towel, and dropped his gym bag on top. The dark blue sea looked inviting. He strode to the water and waded in. When he was waist deep, he launched himself into the sea, propelling himself through it until he had gone out quite a few metres. He surfaced, gasping, and wiped the water from
