"Hello, Dani, make sure to wait for me outside the college in your car," Avery said, her tone hushed but firm as she finally stepped into her own car.
As the door clicked shut. She exhaled softly, her heart fluttering for no clear reason. In the backseat, she carefully placed the bouquet.
Her driver uncle gave her a look through the rearview mirror...that suspicious, knowing look of a man who'd seen her grow up and was far too protective for his own good. His brows raised, as if silently asking, And what's this for, young lady?
Avery could almost hear his unspoken questions. She forced a nervous smile, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, pretending to check her phone just to avoid his eyes.
