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.

and went in as well, wine in hand. The living room was

John, Dahlia’s father, was absent, still

was sitting in his usual seat this time, an outsider

wait on him

mean.

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

Henry Nicholson announced, beaming at

smiled in return and helped the

eyes burning with

on Dustin. James was

all drink!”

pulled up a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee Conti. We should all toast

this!”

a really expensive vintner,

It was 100

thousand dollars a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed

way

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