‘How about I get a table for all of us? The restaurants around Uluwatu can get booked out, especially on a performance night. But most places generally hold a table back, just in case, and I know lots of the restaurant managers. I’ll let you know. What about Steve and co, Grace?’

‘I’ll check and send you a text about what the crew wants to do.’ Grace was thinking quickly. If they were all out there, Lawrence could have time with Daisy but she’d also be close by. She knew Lawrence had a right to see his daughter, but she didn’t want him to have too much time alone with her. She shuddered and reminded herself to stay strong. She hated Lawrence intruding on her life. Apparently even Bali wasn’t far enough away.

Andy glanced at his watch. ‘Right, we’re set then. See you all later.’ He gave a wave, and Tina walked with him to the door to see him out.

‘Pleasant fellow,’ said Lawrence. ‘Australian, I gather. Old friend of Tina’s? Or yours?’ He gave Grace a smile but his look was hard and challenging.

‘Neither. He’s a colleague from the Kamasan,’ said Grace shortly.

‘I see. All one big happy family, eh? Nice work if you can get it.’ He glanced around.

‘Daisy, go and play in your room for a little while,’ snapped Grace.

Daisy started at her tone. ‘Aren’t we going out, Mumma?’

‘Not yet. It will probably be late by the time we get home so you need to relax now, sweetie,’ she said, her voice softening. ‘Say goodbye to Daddy, you’ll see him in a while out at Uluwatu.’

Tina reappeared. ‘I’ll get her settled.’ She took Daisy’s hand. ‘What’re you going to wear tonight?’

‘Sawong kebaya,’ Daisy answered firmly.

‘See you later, sweet potata,’ called Lawrence.

Daisy turned and ran back and gave him a hug around his waist, and then skipped over to Tina.

When they’d gone, Grace turned to Lawrence. ‘Look, can you make your way out to Uluwatu? Our van will be full with us and the film crew and their gear. And, as your visit is interrupting my work, I need you to tell me why you’re here and how long you’re planning to stay so I can plan accordingly.’

His face shifted from the pleasant, friendly expression he’d shown Andy to cold hardness as he looked at her. The mask has fallen, thought Grace. He doesn’t even bother to pretend. It was hard to believe they’d ever been in love. Or had she? Had she ever really loved Lawrence? she wondered.

‘I’ll get a taxi. Let me know where to go. I came here to spend time with my daughter, seeing as you’ve taken her out of the country without my consent. I shall stay as long as I please.’