#Chapter 66 Framed

Carol’s POV “How is it possible that they already know about this?” I ask, my heart feeling heavy in my chest. Aiden takes my phone and rewatches the video; when the video ends, Aiden looks furious as he hands me back the phone. “I’m going to make some phone calls,” he mutters as he stands to his feet. I try to grab his hand to settle him down, but I miss and nearly fall off the couch in the process. “Who are you calling? What are you doing?” I ask. He doesn’t answer, he walks into his bedroom and shuts the door behind him. I feel all sorts of dizzy as I stare down at my phone, reading the article that came along with the video. Fiona texts me again, breaking me out of my thoughts. Fiona: Is true? Did you take that money? Me: Of course, I didn’t take that money, Fiona. I’m being framed. How did the news station already know about this? Fiona: You are famous now. They have eyes and ears everywhere. I stare at the message on my phone, trying desperately not to cry. As much