But Avery wasn't done. "No, actually… that's not all."
Immediately Liam sighed. "Then say what you want to say."
"I saw Valentina yesterday," she said, dragging out her words slowly, just to catch his reaction. "At the hospital."
However he didn't speak, but she could feel the tension rise slightly through the silence.
"She looked… different," Avery continued. "And her husband was with her. Tall, confident… not exactly what I expected. Anyway, I told them about the class get-together. And guess what?"
At that moment Liam still said nothing.
"They're coming," Ivory said with a sly tone. "Valentina is coming… and her husband too. Since this year's event allows you to bring your fiancé, wife or husband, they'll both be there."
Immediately Avey's voice came through the phone again, light but pressing. "So, Liam… just to confirm. Are you coming or not? I need to know the number of seats to reserve. it's that Simple."
