“What? I completely forgot about that” Ava chuckled dryly. Albert hummed low, though he didn't believe a word she said. Who would forget being promised such a large amount? He told her politely “Thanks to you, Liam's surgery this afternoon was successful….” On the second floor landing, Thelma and Evie stood side by side, peering down through the railings at the scene below.“What do you think they’re talking about?” Evie asked, her voice laced with curiosity—They couldn't make out what they were saying. “I don't know” Thelma replied, her eyes narrowed. Her tone was stiff, irritated, as if the very sight of them at the table soured her mood. They both watched as the maids moved in silently to take out the plates and silver. Albert stood up from his seat, nodded to Liam, and then left the scene. It was just Ava and Liam alone together. Something about it made Evie's blood hitch. The silence between them was unnerving. Why did Albert have to leave? Now, they were drowning in an awkw
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