Hailey stared into space, thoughtful. ‘Perfect. And if we can organise a play date for Ezra with Holly next door…’

Sara understood exactly where her sister’s thinking was heading, and their eyes met across the table. ‘Surely we can work out how to get into that office and see what Matt’s up to? I think he’s the key to this. Because someone sent him that video of me and he must know where it came from.’ She sat bolt upright, her brain rebooted now there was something constructive she could do. ‘What if this site he’s been setting up is for people who do that sort of thing – you know, covert filming? People with that sort of fetish.’ She frowned, an idea starting to form in her mind, but not yet clear enough to see. ‘There’s something weird behind all this. And I think Matt has the answer.’

Hailey pursed her lips, pensive for a moment. ‘There’s another thing I have to tell you about tonight.’ She hesitated. ‘I saw Matt with a woman.’

Sara’s heart leapt into her throat. ‘I bloody knew it! He tried to make me think I was imagining things.’

‘I didn’t see her face. I nipped off to get a coffee at half-time and saw her getting out of his car. She had a baseball hat on, and running gear, and she jogged off before I could follow her.’

‘Bloody hypocrite!’ Sara seethed.

Hailey reached across the table and grabbed her hand. ‘Look, we’re going to get this sorted. You and me. We’ve been through worse and come out the other side.’

Sara’s jaw hardened, and she knew she was up for whatever trouble lay ahead. One way or another, they would get to the truth.

Chapter Thirty-One

The girls wouldn’t talk to Sara, so Hailey spoke to them and explained about the holiday, while Sara listened on speakerphone.

‘Four days at Center Parcs, who doesn’t want to do that?’ Hailey asked, incredulous when they didn’t seem keen. She glanced at Sara and pulled a face, obviously puzzled.

‘It’s short notice,’ Sophia said.

‘Fiona and your mum thought it would be a nice surprise. You deserve a treat and it’ll give you some time away while we sort out what’s been going on at the football club.’

‘Milly doesn’t want to go.’ It seemed that Sophia was spokeswoman as usual, dressing her own feelings up as her sister’s.

Hailey sighed. ‘Look, guys. It’s not always about what you two want. You’d be doing your dad a favour. He’s got an important bit of work to get on with. Think about it – Fiona won’t be skimping on the treats. You’ll have a brilliant time. You always do when you stay with her, don’t you?’