'Edward? You've met Edward?' Bella exclaimed, inviting the older man to sit down at the table she had vacated.

'He came to see me at the surgery last week and told me that you'd only recently found out what happened between your mother and I. By the way, I'm very sorry for your loss,' he told her with quiet sympathy. 'I wasn't sure this was the best time for me to meet you but your husband thought it might cheer you up.'