Dustin drove over to the Nicholsons‘ home at noon. The villa was in a secluded neighborhood, with flowers and hedges decorating the front yard.

Dahlia was right outside. Dustin tried to avoid her but was still spotted.

“Stop right there! I need to talk to you!”

“What is it?” Dustin asked. Their backs were to each other as they spoke.

“I haven’t told Granddad about our divorce because of his condition.”

“Do you think we can keep him from finding out?”

“I’ll find a chance to tell him after, just not today.”

“Alright. Anything else?”

“Nope.” Dahlia turned and went inside the house without another word.

They never once looked at each other, acting like complete strangers.

went in as well, wine in hand. The living room was filled with people,

father, was absent, still outside on his

his usual seat this time, an outsider

us elders wait on him like this,” Florence

mean.

hurt you!” James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were still

dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin.

return and helped the old man to

eyes burning with

never understood why his grandfather doted on Dustin. James was

all

a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand

this!”

a really

It was 100 thousand dollars a

bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in shock. The

been way

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