Will shrugged, swallowing some food. ‘Lonely more than anything, but it’s more the part of how I was conceived that’s bothering me.’
‘Nothing any of us can do about that, chick.’
‘No, I know, but finding out your biological mum was a sex worker and your old man was a punter doesn’t exactly warm the cockles of your heart.’
Ginny lightly touched his knee. ‘Bloody hell, Will. That’s a lot for anyone to process.’
‘Yep.’
‘I’m not sure what I can do to help. Do you want to talk about it?’
‘Not much else to say.’
‘I meant how you’re feeling. You can yell out to the brambles if you want. I’ll hold your hand, yell with you, whatever works.’
He smiled at her kindness. ‘Thanks, but I’m okay right now.’
She touched his arm. ‘Here if you need me.’
‘Same.’ Will gestured behind them. ‘Shall we take this back to the truck? I’m getting a numb bum.’
Ginny motioned at the shrubbery. ‘And it’s not the best view.’
‘No, but there’s something healing about nature, and right now, that’s all we’ve got. When we get back to mine, I’ll take you down to the sea. That’ll see us right.’
Ginny stood, picking up their rubbish. ‘I can’t tell you the amount of times I stood staring out to sea when I was a kid. I used to wish I could sail away.’
Will breathed out a small laugh through his nose. ‘Me too.’
They shared a look, then headed back to the vehicle. He made sure she was comfy before starting the engine and setting off.
Traffic had picked up, so it took a little longer to get to his flat than expected, but Ginny was peacefully reading a magazine he’d bought for her, so he wasn’t too bothered about timing.
‘We’re here,’ he announced quietly, pulling into his designated parking spot.
‘Ooh, I wasn’t expecting to be on the seafront,’ she said, stepping out the truck on arrival. ‘You kept that quiet. Nice surprise though.’
Will glanced up at the blue coastal home divided into six apartments, noticing theFor Salesign. ‘I’ve had this place a few years. Come on, let’s get inside and have a cuppa, then we can have a stroll along the beach.’
Ginny smiled as she stared out to sea. ‘Ooh, Tenby has grown on me already.’
‘Yeah, it’s a beautiful place.’
‘And you grew up here?’
He led her into the building. ‘All over Wales. Got moved about a bit, but I always liked this place so made it headquarters.’
Ginny went straight to the front window to peer at the view as soon as he opened the door. ‘I can see why Port Berry might suit you.’
‘It’s closer to Babs.’And now you.
He turned to the bedrooms, pointing out which one she could use. ‘I’ve not got much, as this is my last time here. I’ve arranged for the beds to go tomorrow and that sofa, then I’ll put the keys through the letterbox at the estate agents. We’ll have to make do and eat out or grab a takeaway.’
‘That’s fine.’ She mooched around the small open-plan kitchen. ‘At least you have a kettle.’
‘Yeah, that’s coming with us.’ He nodded towards some stacked boxes. ‘And that lot.’
‘Will you miss this place?’
