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?”

went inside the house without another

at each

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

Dahlia’s father, was absent, still outside on his

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

wait on him

mean.

James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go

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

return and helped the old man to his

scowled, his eyes

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

let us all drink!”

look at this.” James pulled up a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee Conti. We should all

this!”

That’s a really

was 100

thousand dollars a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed

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