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?”

Dahlia turned and went inside the

never once looked at each other, acting

a deep breath and went in as well, wine in hand. The living room

Dahlia’s father, was absent, still outside

sitting in his usual seat this time, an outsider too–Chris

rude to have us elders wait on

mean.

chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were

let’s have dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced,

and helped the old man to his

scowled, his eyes burning with

had never understood why his grandfather doted on Dustin. James was

let us all drink!”

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

this!”

Romanee Conti? That’s a

is. It was 100 thousand dollars

100 thousand dollars a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed

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