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.

hand. The living room was filled with people, including

Dahlia’s father, was absent, still

usual seat this time, an outsider too–Chris

have us elders wait on him

mean.

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

dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced, beaming at

Dustin smiled in return and helped the old man to his

eyes burning with

doted on Dustin. James

let us all drink!”

this beautiful wine over, a fine

this!”

Romanee Conti? That’s a really expensive

is. It was 100

thousand dollars a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed

been way beyond their

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