Chapter 12

It was some considerable time before she could bring herself to return outside to join her father and Uncle Normie and as she walked she noticed that Gail had already left.

“Ah, there you are my child.” Norman Harris said as soon as Darcy approached them.

"Gale got a call from his office and left in a hurry." He informed her answering the question she was about to ask.

“Honey, are you alright? Gale said your stomach is upset.” Oliver Fletcher asked with concern.

Darcy noticed that all kinds of delicacies were laid on the table and for a change his dad was enjoying his breakfast without any fuss and it was all thanks to his friend Norman Harris.

Darcy’s stomach was rumbling with hunger but she ignored it and cursed Gale for lying for her.

She smiled and said. “It’s good Dad it’s just the usual gastric problem.”

“You should eat on time young lady or you will fall sick. Come on now eat something light and fill in your stomach.” Norman Harris said politely. “It’s a pity that you won’t