C134 How do you plead?

**Third person**

Valerie stepped up to the foul line, her eyes fixed on the pins as she positioned her bowling ball. She took a deep breath, swung her arm back, and released the ball. It soared down the lane, hitting the pocket with a satisfying crash.

Matt watched, impressed, as Valerie high-fived herself. "Not bad,” he hummed, trying to play down her victory.

Valerie grinned