“Gone abroad for treatment?” Jane was even more worried. Last night, she had even foolishly waited for him to come back to bed. If only he had said he wasn't feeling well, she could have gone with him!

“Don't worry. It will be fine.”

Jane eyed her. If my husband needs treatment, Dr Owen, why aren't you with him?”

A flicker danced across Cassidy's gaze and she nearly choked in her haste to explain herself.

“Bruce didn't call me because he was rushing to get an air ticket. But it also ...