A Diamond In The Snow. Kate Hardy

a ruse to get more money or a promotion. I really do want to keep an eye on my parents.’ The way both of them seemed to have aged twenty years overnight had shocked Sam. As their only child, he knew it was his responsibility to look after them—and, more than that, he wanted to take care of them. They’d always supported him. Now it was his turn to be supportive.

      ‘You’re serious, aren’t you?’ Nigel asked.

      ‘Completely.’ Sam knew that people in his world had a reputation for being shallow, but any decent person would do what he was doing. Wouldn’t they?

      Nigel coughed. ‘Well, if things change, you’ll always be welcomed back. And I hope everything goes all right with your dad.’

      ‘Thanks. Do you need me to do any paperwork?’

      ‘I’ll sort it out with HR. Email me the address where you’re staying so I can get the paper copies to you.’