Spoiled by Mr. Russell

Alexander was discussing a plan with Austin and Mike in the living room when he heard a car screech to a stop in the middle of his yard. Alexander was surprised even though he knew it was Dominic.

“What happened?” Austin looked at the car. “Why’s Uncle Dom back so soon?”

“Let’s check it out,” Alexander said gravely, removing his hands from the table and striding toward the yard. As the car door opened, Alexander hurried over to support Dominic, only to learn it was not the old man who exited the car.

“Alex!” Lily looked at her husband gently. Although she had many things to tell him, his name was all she could utter at that moment.

Alexander halted, wondering if he was dreaming.

“I’m back.” Lily took a deep breath and intended to grin, but her eyes grew teary instead.

felt her warmth, he knew she was real and that he was not dreaming. He became teary-eyed as he spoke with a quivering

smiled and patted his

home…” Alexander kept repeating himself as

Austin followed close behind, he was also

Dominic got out of the car, Austin quickly went over to help.

let her in the car and

he watched the couple embrace

clenched his fists

Alexander’s