But Patrick wasn't one to back down easily. The very next morning, another gift arrived, this time a charming little bell for Coco.

It actually looked pretty cute hanging around her neck.

lan's face went through a kaleidoscope of colors as he seethed, but he had no time to dwell on Patrick's antics because Augus was coming to town.

When Augus's flight landed in Greenfield, it was Beck and Dylan who went to pick him up from the airport.

Augus was still in recovery, his complexion a shade paler than usual, but his presence was as commanding as ever.

His gaze swept over the crowd at the arrival gate, not finding the one face he was seeking. He turned to Beck.

"Where's the doc?"

Beck paused, then filled him in, "The doctor's back at the house, hasn't been sleeping well these past few days." Augus nodded, his rugged good looks belying his years.

His eyes then landed on Dylan, or more precisely, on the little girl hiding behind Dylan.

The girl peeked out like a bashful bunny and then snapped back, clinging tightly to Dylan's coat.

Dylan just nodded at Augus, saying nothing.

the mood-lightener, ushered them towards

took the wheel while Augus claimed the shotgun seat, leaving Dylan and the

question for as long as he could before

this girl of school age by now? Does

was about to respond, the

I get how to make big brother

and Beck, for the first time, saw his usually composed

wrists. Don't talk nonsense! I've told you many

girl just

the rearview mirror,

of being of age. I only see her as

first time, struggled for words,

sure you know where to draw the

exhaled in relief, his back

first to step out of the car. Spotting a woman sitting in the yard, he took a moment before telling Dylan and Beck, "I need a word with her." Dylan

one knew what Augus said to Sarah, but through the patio doors,

her eyes while Augus, crouched before her, appeared to say something profound, his hand resting over

away, his attention caught by the girl who was now looking

still. We've sorted out your school enrollment. Have you memorized

I memorized

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