I close the door and sigh. Aurora looks up at her mum in shock. She's clearly never been told off before. Then again that's easy to believe. Everyone knows that Aurora Stone is perfect.

"Excuse me?" Aurora replies calmly. She's trying to buy time.

I step back into the living room. I consider offering Mrs Stone a cup of tea, but I don't think the hospitality would be appreciated.

"What in the name of all that is holy are you doing moving out of your apartment without so ...