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 hand. The

absent, still outside on his

someone was sitting in his usual seat this time, an outsider too–Chris

elders wait on him like this,” Florence jeered, her

mean.

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

Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin. “Come

Dustin smiled in return and helped the old man

his eyes burning with jealousy.

grandfather doted on Dustin. James was the old man’s grandson

let us all drink!”

brought this beautiful wine over, a

this!”

a really

is. It was 100 thousand dollars a

a bottle?!”

way beyond their

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