The policewoman’s words whirled round his brain but they didn’t make any sense. Jade couldn’t be back. It was impossible. It had been too long. He removed his spectacles and scrubbed his eyes with a dirty handkerchief. Jade had been the love of his life and he would give anything to have her back...
‘Cuddle down now,’ she said in a calm voice that masked her annoyance, ‘it’s just your Daddy coming home.’ Jake struggled upright, ‘Wanna get up,’ he mumbled, although his eyes were almost closed. ‘Hush now,’ she said laying him down again. ‘You’ll see him in the morning.’ Jake sighed and pulled ...