Author's note: this is from Duke's point of view
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Zoe was confused that I shut her up after asking her to speak, and her face morphed into panic at my next words.
"After you tell me about all the good things Serina did for you, I want to hear about all the cases she mistreated you. How many times you needed her, and she ignored you or worse… harmed you."
Zoe shook her head. "Serina would never do such a thing."
"Really? Not even once?"
"Serina is kind and reliable. Since we are under her care, Serina made sure we have everything we need. I'm not sure about Ash, but no one ever cared for me or Luca like that.", Zoe said, and I could hear her honesty.
It was a positive that Zoe knew how good Serina is, but this was not the time for me to show appreciation. I was in the middle of something, and I reminded myself to keep my expression stern.
"I don't understand. If Serina is kind and reliable, why are you disregarding her?"
