C44 It's not what it looks like - pt 2

2019, February 14th

(The Arden Mansion)

“Happy Valentine’s Day,” Zoey sighed, rejecting another call from Aaron.

The duke and the duchess had taken CC and Bart with them to some or other party or something. Zoey couldn’t quite remember the details. She hadn’t been listening. They had asked her to come too, but she didn’t want to be the fifth wheel. Besides