FORTY

She nodded."I'm fine.Although I am a little anxious and I have no idea why."

"We can stay."His fingers caressed her cheek.

"No.We won't."She put on a smile."Let's go."

"Hey."He caught her wrist."You look beautiful."

"Thank you."Her gaze ran over his casual clothing."You don't look too bad either."It was his turn to smile.

"Avery I absolutely love your necklace."Cathrina told her downstairs."It's beautiful."Alex had asked her to wear the emerald necklace he'd bought her at the exhibition and it sat so perfectly,including the bracelet and earrings.