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.

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

Dahlia’s father, was absent, still outside on his

usual seat this

to have us elders wait on him like this,” Florence

mean.

upset and hurt you!” James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go of what

dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin. “Come and sit

in return and helped

his eyes

doted on Dustin. James was the old man’s

us all drink!”

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

this!”

Conti? That’s a really expensive

It was 100 thousand dollars

a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed

had been way

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