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WHO'S FOLLOWING ME?

Just as Alex was still preparing to meet up with Camilla as she walked into the cinema, his phone rang, shrill and insistent.

He checked the call ID, his heart sinking slightly as he saw that it was Annie, his wife, calling.

He hesitated for a moment, wondering whether to answer or ignore the call.

But something about his conscience pricked at him, and he decided to pick up.

"Hello?" he said, trying to sound as natural and nonchalant as possible.

"Hey, where are you?" Annie asked, her voice warm and familiar.

Alex cleared his throat, thinking quickly about what to say.

He couldn't tell Annie...