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 most of

absent, still outside

his usual seat this time, an

on him like this,”

mean.

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

now that everyone’s here, let’s have dinner.” Henry Nicholson

helped

scowled, his eyes burning

on Dustin. James was the old

us all

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

this!”

a really expensive

was 100 thousand

bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in shock.

had been way beyond

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