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.

a deep breath and went in as well, wine in hand. The living room was filled

John, Dahlia’s father, was absent, still

his usual seat this time, an

have us elders wait on him

mean.

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

let’s have dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin. “Come and

return and helped the

scowled, his eyes burning with

his grandfather doted on Dustin.

let us all drink!”

at this.” James pulled up a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful

this!”

Conti? That’s a

It was 100

dollars a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed

been way beyond

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