Her coffee was delivered and she took some time to stir in a cube of sugar and take a sip. The others watched her and she imagined this must be what a bug felt like under a microscope.

“So what do you want to know?” she finally asked, not able to take the silent scrutiny a moment longer. If they wanted to have a go at her, they may as well get it all out now. Emma wanted to clear the air. She wanted them to know her feelings for Jake were genuine and they had nothing to worry about.

They shared a look between them before Chloe finally spoke....