'I could have been with someone else and both of you could have felt awkward if she had seen you come in this way and at such a time as this as though you were the lady of the manor.

I am sorry if my words hurt you but it is the truth and you should always keep our type of relationship in mind'. Jason said as gently as he possibly could.

'I saw you come in because I had been anxiously waiting for you'.

At Jason's raised eyebrows, she hastened to assure him.

'No, there isn't any problem. I was ...