Chapter 31

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.

once looked at each other,

breath and went in as well, wine in hand. The living room was filled with people,

absent, still outside

someone was sitting in his usual seat this time,

wait on

mean.

James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were still visible on his face.

let’s have dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin. “Come

in return and helped

eyes burning with

grandfather doted on Dustin. James was

let us all drink!”

up a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine

this!”

Conti? That’s a

It was 100 thousand dollars a bottle!” Chris boasted.

bottle?!” everyone

been way beyond their expectations.

hadn’t had a

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