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?”

and went inside

each

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

father, was absent, still outside on his

was sitting in his usual seat this time,

us elders wait on him like

mean.

let go of what had

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

helped the old man to

eyes burning

his grandfather doted on Dustin. James was the old

let us all

brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee Conti. We should all

this!”

Conti? That’s a really expensive vintner,

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

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

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