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.

ushered

the shotgun seat, leaving Dylan and the girl to

question for as long as he could before finally

of school age by now?

about to respond,

it, I get how to make

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

Don't talk nonsense! I've told you many times to

girl just uttered

met Augus's in the rearview mirror,

months shy of being of age. I

for the first time, struggled for words,

sure you know where to draw the

relief, his back slick with

the first to step out of the car. Spotting a woman sitting in the yard, he took

through the patio doors, it was clear there was no

eyes while Augus, crouched before her, appeared to say

the girl who was now looking

sorted out your school enrollment. Have you memorized everything I gave you last

I memorized

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