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.

went in as well, wine in hand. The living room was filled with people, including most

Dahlia’s father, was absent,

sitting in his usual seat this time,

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

mean.

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

Henry Nicholson announced,

Dustin smiled in return and helped the

his eyes burning with

doted on Dustin.

us all drink!”

beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee

this!”

Conti? That’s a really

is. It was 100 thousand

a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in shock.

had been way beyond

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