Unexpected conversation
She looked startled to see me but agreed to talk during her lunch break. We found a quiet spot in the nearby park. ‘What’s this about?
‘ she asked, her tone guarded. I didn’t mince words. ‘Why have the kids been avoiding me?’ I demanded.
Linda shifted uncomfortably, her eyes darting around as though looking for an escape. ‘It’s complicated,’ she said, irritatingly echoing Michael’s words.
‘There are issues that need resolving,’ she added vaguely.