A Belated Introduction

It was the first time Valerie met Dominic's aunt, Joanna, formally. When she married Dominic, Joanna couldn't make it as she had something on. Later on, Dominic probably said something to Joanna, so the latter didn't come back specifically to see Valerie.

Their last meeting over eight months ago had been slightly awkward because Valerie had thought Joanna was Dominic's new girlfriend.

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