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

looked at each other,

in as well, wine in hand.

was absent, still

was sitting in his usual seat

elders wait on him like this,” Florence

mean.

hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were still visible

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

smiled in return and helped the old man to

eyes

on Dustin. James was the old man’s grandson by

let us all drink!”

“Chris brought this beautiful wine

this!”

Conti? That’s a

was 100

thousand dollars a bottle?!”

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