The car came to a stop and Cassie turned around to face her. “The Patisserie is just around the corner. You can’t miss it.” She smiled encouragement and Emma took a deep breath before exiting the car. She walked around the corner expecting to see Jonathon outside the patisserie, but there was no one there. She stepped inside breathed in the sweet scent of pastries and chocolate and looked around, hoping to spot him, but he wasn’t there.

“Are you Emma?” a lady ...