CHAPTER 25
THE ASSISTANT
“Leon? How lovely to hear from you.”
I’d hoped it would be Meera. Our long-distance chats had been a lifeline over the past two weeks, but she hadn’t called yesterday. I hoped she was just busy moving into her new place.
“How are you, darling?”
Until we visited, I hadn’t realised Mr. Vale’s mom was English, although he’d told me his father was an American citizen but half-French by birth. Mr Vale’s parents had met in Paris while they were both working there.
“I’m okay.”
“Only okay? Is that son of mine giving you the runaround?”
“Oh, he’s keeping me busy with work.”
“I’m not talking about work.”
“I…I don’t understand.”
“If he hasn’t made his feelings clear already, I’m sure he will in time.”
Hell, what had he told his mom?
“Things are a little difficult
