Gillian had spent the first 30 मिनटों of the क्रिस्मस party faking a festive smile and making polite conversation. It was only when Cal, accompanied द्वारा Emily, entered the room that she felt her spirits finally lift.
Now, as she watched him हटाइए round the room doing his ‘duty’ socialising, she could see through the fake smile and recognised that he was very tired, and still tense.
After what he had just returned from it was hardly surprising and a क्रिस्मस party would be the last thing he needed, but he was doing his best, for Emily.
Mentally shaking herself free from Cal, Gillian started...
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