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 living room was filled with people, including

was absent,

his usual

rude to have us elders wait on him

mean.

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

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

smiled in return and helped the old man to

his eyes burning with

never understood why his grandfather doted on

let us all drink!”

beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee Conti. We should

this!”

Romanee Conti? That’s a really expensive

it is. It was 100 thousand

bottle?!”

been way beyond their

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