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.

ever the mood-lightener, ushered them towards

claimed the shotgun seat, leaving

bit back his question for as long as he

school age by now? Does she still

to respond,

I get how to make big

car, and Beck, for the first time, saw his usually composed big brother scramble to

nonsense! I've told you many

just uttered

Augus's in the rearview mirror, and he

she's still six months shy of being of age. I only see

for the first time, struggled for

you know where to

in relief, his back slick

Augus was the 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 and Beck

Sarah, but through the patio doors, it was clear there was no argument, just a calm

Augus, crouched before her, appeared

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

your school enrollment. Have you memorized

have, I memorized it

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