Chapter 16 to Chapter 20 Summary

Chapter sixteen finds Claire heading out to shop for clothes with her daughter Kate in tow. She is looking for clothes so she can impress Adam - and, it was the excuse she used when he asked her the day before what she was doing today. Again, she charges everything on a credit card so James will have to pay. Claire admits to herself that she has a thing for Adam; she fancies him. She feels guilty because she still has feelings for her husband James, despite him dumping her for another woman. Claire meets Adam for coffee. They sit and eat buns and drink as Adam holds and plays with Kate. Three girls notice Adam and come over to talk to him. They pull up chairs and chat with Adam about a party held the night before. They...