Page 104 of The Boathouse By the Loch

That got Sean’s attention. ‘Let me see that.’

Judith handed him the photo and stood there, arms folded, glaring at everyone in the room, her eyes eventually settling on one person in particular.

Robyn stood there, her heart pounding.

Sean’s expression changed. Gone was the ready smile. In itsplace was an officer on call. He looked at Judith. ‘Can I keep hold of this?’

‘Be my guest,’ Judith said smugly. ‘Are you going to arrest her now?’

Joe said, ‘Let me see that photo.’

Sean passed Joe the photo.

‘Joe?’ David said, looking across at his brother.

Joe passed the photo back to Sean without a word, but nodded at his colleague.

Robyn gulped as the police officer walked over to her. ‘I need you to come with me,’ he said flatly.

No sooner had he spoken the words than an uproar ensued. Everybody wanted to know why she was being taken to the police station. Sean held up his hands for them to quieten down. ‘I’m sorry to tell you that this woman is not Robyn Parker.’

There were gasps around the table.

‘Come with me, please.’

‘But I … I am Robyn!’

‘No, you’re not.’

Robyn looked around the table. Everyone was staring at her, but nobody made a move to stop the officer arresting her.

She looked at David. ‘David …?’

He pursed his lips and looked at his brother.

She followed his gaze. ‘Joe …? Tell him there’s been a mistake.’

Joe heaved a sigh. ‘There’s been a mistake all right. Who are you – really?’

‘I … I’m Robyn Parker.’

‘No, you’re not,’ said Judith adamantly.

‘But … but if I’m not Robyn, then who am I?’ She searched the faces of the people sitting at the table, her friends – or they had been, only a moment earlier.

‘Supposeyoutellus,’ said Sean.

‘But … but I can’t remember.’ She looked around the table. ‘You do believe me, don’t you?’ But she could tell by their expressions that they all thought she’d deceived them. All apart from the mystery guests.

Jake Campbell-Ross suddenly stood up.

Robyn looked at him in surprise. ‘Doyouknow me?’

He shook his head. ‘I’m sorry, I do not. I’ve never set eyes on you before today. Do you know my wife?’

‘Your wife?’

‘Eleanor Campbell-Ross. Have you ever met her?’

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