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

each other, acting like complete

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

father, was absent, still outside

in his usual seat this

us elders wait on

mean.

Mom. He might get upset and hurt you!” James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go of what had happened yesterday. The bruises were

dinner.” Henry Nicholson announced, beaming at Dustin.

Dustin smiled in return and helped the old man to

scowled, his eyes burning with

on Dustin. James was

all

decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee Conti. We should all

this!”

a really expensive

100 thousand dollars a bottle!”

a bottle?!” everyone exclaimed in shock.

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