C22 I love you

**Third person**

“Hey, how are you doing?” Val asked casually.

Amelia turned to glare at her. “When did we start exchanging pleasantries?” Then her focus returned to the soup she was scooping onto her plate.

“We don't,” Val agreed. “But I just thought you'd like to know that I was attacked on Friday.”

Amelia's eyes widened with fear. Did Val already know?

But Amelia was backing Valerie