It would be fine as long as no one mentioned it. But as long as it was brought up, it would appear to be a major issue.

Lorraine was now ill. As a junior, Maria had yet to visit her. It would appear that Maria was impolite and did not take her uncle and aunt seriously!

“What? Maria hasn't come yet?"

Vivian acted as though she were surprised.

Then, with her gorgeous eyes wide open, she turned to gaze at her father as if to tell Bill that this was unreasonable!