“Emma!” She turned around, meeting the gaze of her handsome fiancé. Aaron approached her with a group of elderly women. “Emma! Meet my grandma and her friends!” he said, gesturing toward a petite woman. Emma greeted her warmly, beaming as she introduced the group of friends.
Emma had prepared for these family introductions well in advance. She had memorized the likes and dislikes of close family members to earn some extra points. Her charm was working flawlessly, until she spotted an unexpected face in the crowd that shook her to her core.