Father Unknown (2011)
“Nick and Suzie were dressed for work. Only Tom, A-levels over, had the luxury of lingering in bed.
Millie came into the kitchen. Since her new haircut, she seemed to carry herself taller, and she wore her school uniform with a more businesslike air. Suzie felt an unexpected nostalgia for the sloppily-fastened tie, the world-weary, mid-teen slouch she had grown used to. Millie looked almost grown-up.
She gave her daughter an encouraging smile. ‘Your father and I have decided you’re right. We oug...ht to tell the police.’ There was a stab of guilt when she saw the smile of joy and relief that flooded Millie’s face. They should have done this sooner.
‘You’re a star, Mum! Thanks, Dad!’ She hugged them both.
‘We’ll pick you up after school, if that’s all right,’ Nick said.
Millie’s face fell. ‘What’s wrong with this morning?’ ‘Dad has people to see. She’s been gone since Wednesday. A few hours more won’t really make any difference.’ ‘And some rich guy who wants Dad to design him an office is more important than Tamara?MoreLess
Millie came into the kitchen. Since her new haircut, she seemed to carry herself taller, and she wore her school uniform with a more businesslike air. Suzie felt an unexpected nostalgia for the sloppily-fastened tie, the world-weary, mid-teen slouch she had grown used to. Millie looked almost grown-up.
She gave her daughter an encouraging smile. ‘Your father and I have decided you’re right. We oug...ht to tell the police.’ There was a stab of guilt when she saw the smile of joy and relief that flooded Millie’s face. They should have done this sooner.
‘You’re a star, Mum! Thanks, Dad!’ She hugged them both.
‘We’ll pick you up after school, if that’s all right,’ Nick said.
Millie’s face fell. ‘What’s wrong with this morning?’ ‘Dad has people to see. She’s been gone since Wednesday. A few hours more won’t really make any difference.’ ‘And some rich guy who wants Dad to design him an office is more important than Tamara?MoreLess
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