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.

wine in hand. The living room was filled

Dahlia’s father, was absent,

was sitting in his usual seat this time, an outsider

elders wait on him

mean.

and hurt you!” James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were

Henry Nicholson announced,

in return and helped the old man

eyes burning

grandfather doted on Dustin. James was

all drink!”

of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee

this!”

That’s a really expensive

100 thousand dollars a bottle!” Chris

100 thousand dollars a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in shock.

been way beyond

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