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 the house without another

looked at each other,

took a deep breath and went in as well, wine in hand. The living room was filled with people, including most of the

John, Dahlia’s father, was absent, still

his usual seat this time, an

to have us elders wait on him like this,” Florence jeered,

mean.

loudly. He hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday.

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

helped the old

his eyes burning with

doted on Dustin. James

us all drink!” Henry

wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee Conti.

this!”

Romanee Conti? That’s a really expensive

it is. It was 100 thousand dollars a

a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed

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