Cole's POV
The drama unfolded before we even parked the car. A small crowd had gathered around our front gate, with my father standing outside looking distressed while Claire created quite the spectacle. I felt a wave of disgust watching her performance. Beside me, Ophelia was surprisingly animated, clapping her hands and practically bouncing in her seat with unexpected excitement.
"It's today!" Ophelia chirped happily as she twisted her long hair into a bun and secured it. I turned to her, completely confused.
"What's today, Claudia?" I questioned, but she was already climbing out of the car with determination, leaving me no option but to follow her lead.
