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

while Augus claimed the shotgun seat, leaving

question for as long as he could

of school age by now? Does

was about to respond,

how to make big brother

the first time, saw his usually composed

nonsense! I've told you many times to

girl just uttered

eyes met Augus's in the rearview mirror, and he quickly

months shy of being of age.

situation for the first time, struggled for words, eventually

make sure you know

exhaled in relief, his

Spotting a woman sitting in the yard, he took a moment before telling Dylan and Beck, "I need a word with her." Dylan and Beck promptly

said to Sarah, but through the patio doors, it was

the end, Sarah dabbed at her eyes while Augus, crouched before her, appeared

his attention caught by the girl who was now looking around

out your school enrollment. Have you memorized

I memorized it

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