New Old Love

No one at work knew of her ties to the Black family and she intended on keeping it that way. The last thing Avery wan

iter carrying a tray of champagne flutes expertly in one hand. She took the offered two glasses and handed one to her mother, clinking them together

conversation about stocks or the rising cost of jet fuel. If she stuck with her mother, that was exactly what was waiting for her for the

violation." Everywhere she tried to move, there was another pair of expensive heels or Italian leather loafers that she had to maneuver around. When she finally

n just behind the base of the stairs. It had seemed much larger when she discovered it during her first trip to the Rossi mansion. A

de. It wasn't long before her hideaway was discovered, but fortunately, it was only by a boy a few years ol

ducking further into the alcove w

etisers he'd brought with him. They talked for hours about nothing, and every

n her memory and Avery smiled as she reminisced. "Knew I'd find you