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 house without

looked at each other,

well, wine in hand. The living room was filled with people, including most of

father, was absent, still outside on

usual

have us elders wait on him

mean.

let go of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were still visible

Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin.

smiled in return and helped

eyes burning

his grandfather doted on Dustin. James

let us all

wine. “Chris brought this beautiful

this!”

a

was 100 thousand dollars a

a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in shock. The

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