‘Don’t make the same mistake twice.’ ‘What?’ said Robin, confused. ‘Just because Murphy’s been decent over – you know – you don’t owe him.’ Robin, who felt nothing but astonishment, stared up at him. Then, suddenly, realisation hit her. ‘You know?’ ‘Know what?’ said Strike. ‘That Ryan’s going to propose.’ ‘So you know?’ he said, descending another step, trying to read her expression. ‘How—?’ ‘He told Iverson. She told Wardle.’
