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Alas Ethan noted one of theuessed that histhe invitation list, her hopes lasting longer than feasible that passion would ignite between Ethan and the slightly older distant relative

He'd given up years ago ad hisMuch to Ethan's chagrin she had introduced Ethan to Chloe's e froained custody of Chloe

So once again he had to grin and bear it but this tiht she will realise that her services were no longer needed He'd found his soul mate, his true love He just hadn't said the words exactly to the object of his adoration An oht

With dis enolia His 'You're notwas the way she tenaciously hung onto his arm as he worked his way around the roo, which was now returning to the serious business of partying, to notice It wasn't until a pointed coister that they etherness at odds with the true state of affairs

Disentangling hinolia Ethan made a beeline for the kitchen There he found, surrounded by a glut of caterers all busily finishing off the savouries, his 'fount of all knowledge'

'There you arehousekeeper' he bravely said out loud 'Have you seen…' glancing at his watch '…Maggie?'

Scowling Darlene didn't answer immediately but continued to place the salht and lost the argu Ethan cosying up to that viper had not helped her equanimity

'She's in her room'

'Why?'

'It's not my place to say'

Ethan wondered where this newly discovered and he suspectedas on her mind She'd never set foot in it before

'Darlene, why is Maggie in her roo ready?'

Darlene's snort answered that one

'If she's not getting ready now is she intending to come down later?'

Darlene's scowl in his direction answered that one, eloquently backed up by the thu of the tray into the oven