Eugene's comment about Ben Ward surprised her. She couldn't remember a time when he was not respected. The Wards were so fucking perfect after all. All except Simon. And Alice, the fallen woman. But that was of course all Noah's fault in their eyes. Fuck the Wards.

She chuckled again. "Lord McTosser. Well, I won't care what they do about sweeping the streets. Once I get someone to look after Sam and Lucy, I ain't comin' home again and t' police can do what they want. I'm not part of that world anymore." She looked at him suspiciously. "Will you go see mum and dad when ye're out?"