Valentina Recognized It Was William That Night

A man smartly dressed, wrapped up in the evening’s crispness, strode across the courtyard and entered through the door. His eyes meet those of Geoffrey, and with a small nod of recognition, he stood to the right and behind Valentina. As the man approached, Valentina seated on the sofa with her back to him, felt the Shadow cast by his imposing figure. "A rare guest indeed!" Geoffrey chuckled. "What sort of wind has blown you my way? Are you here to see me, or have you found the person I've been searching for?" Geoffrey was forever retrospective of that elusive math prodigy. "I met a client nearby and thought why not drop by to pay my respects," William responded, instructing Leonard to hand over a gift to the Principal's assistant. "If I remember correctly, your granddaughter's birthday is next week. I've brought over a small present." "Ah, how thoughtful of you," said Geoffrey, nodding in gratitude. "You have a guest?" William couldn't help but glance at the motionless girl on the couc