Family, she accorded wistfully. True friends were gold, but beloved family represented the finest of precious jewels. ‘I have a free day on Wednesday,’ Lily explained when they’d exchanged mutual news. ‘I’d love to have you to dinner at my place. Carlo, too, of course.’ She paused fractionally. ‘And Alessandro.’ If Sophia noticed the slight change in Lily’s voice, she chose not to comment. ‘I accept with pleasure. You will contact Alessandro?’ ‘Yes.’ Doing so was a given, although just thinking about making the call had her stomach doing a slow somersault. ‘Does seven-thirty suit?’ ‘Perfect. I’m so looking forward to it.’ ‘It’ll be great,’ Lily responded with genuine warmth. With Sophia and Carlo, yes. Alessandro’s presence…not so much. So why do you go to pieces whenever you see him? Melt when he touches you, even in the most casual manner? And let’s not think about the way his mouth feels on your own…lethal, she admitted. So make the call, why don’t you?
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