Mandy closed the door slowly, her mind reeling.

Zayn had known about the photo for five years and hadn’t bothered to ask her. He knew Gavin was her cousin, even though Gavin’s face hadn’t been visible in the picture. Yet the moment she said his name, Zayn had looked as if the ground had vanished beneath his feet.

‘Why did that shock him so much?’ she wondered.

The quiet of her hallway felt suddenly oppressive, filled with unanswered questions. She had promised to call ...