‘What do you want? You do know how late it is?’

‘Yes, I’m sorry, but I need to speak to you.’ He paused to gather his thoughts. ‘It’s about your daughter, Steph Durham. Nothing has happened to her, she’s perfectly well,’ he added hastily.

‘What is it, then?’ There was caution in her voice, and if she was surprised he knew who her daughter was, she didn’t show it.

‘Steph’s here from her travel company to report on the resort,’ said Harry. ‘But I think there might be an ulterior motive. Another reason why she’s here. I’m concerned she might be getting herself involved in something that’s not in her best interests.’

It was Wendy Lynch’s turn to pause. ‘Are you threatening my daughter?’

‘No. Not at all,’ said Harry. ‘I know she’s been talking to Sonia Lomas, my ex-mother-in-law, and Sonia has been here at the resort, and, of course, I now know Steph is your daughter. She’s been asking some questions concerning Elizabeth’s death.’ It wasn’t quite true but Harry thought if he laid it on a bit thicker, it might go some way to Wendy opening up. ‘Do you know if she’s looking into my wife’s death?’

‘Is my daughter in danger?’

‘Probably not. I’m just covering all bases.’

‘You don’t sound very convinced,’ said Wendy. ‘Did she tell you I had a brick thrown through my window on Monday?’

‘What? No. She never mentioned it. Do you know who did it?’

‘No. I played it down as kids, but I’m not totally sold on that idea. Was it you? Was it a warning?’

‘No, it wasn’t me!’ said Harry, realising he’d raised his voice indignantly. ‘I don’t know anything about that.’

‘I’ve warned her not to go poking around. I’ve told her it will only cause trouble. It seems she hasn’t listened to me. Did she also tell you that she was run off the road by a black 4x4?’

‘No! She said she lost control on a bend and hit a fence.’

‘That’s not true. Sonia Lomas phoned me today. She was in the car with Steph at the time. She’s been worried about her ever since. You really don’t know anything about that?’

‘Absolutely not,’ said Harry. His mind raced back to Steph’s car and Dominic’s explanation.

‘Now if I was to ask you again, do you think my daughter is in danger, what would you answer?’

Harry’s mouth went dry. He swallowed hard as he processed the implications. ‘Maybe she is. I’ll speak to her tomorrow.’

‘She’s very stubborn,’ said Wendy. ‘I’m not sure talking to her will change anything, unless you tell her what she wants to know.’