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

wheel while Augus claimed the shotgun seat, leaving Dylan and

back his question for as long as

school age by now? Does she

to respond, the girl

I get how to

peculiar silence fell over the car, and Beck, for the first time,

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

girl just uttered

eyes met Augus's in the

of being of age. I only see her as

for the first time,

you know where to draw the

exhaled in relief, his back slick

Sanders' family estate, Augus was the first to step out of the car. Spotting a woman sitting in the yard, he took a moment before telling

through the patio doors, it was clear there was no argument, just

Augus, crouched before her, appeared to say something profound, his hand

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

your school enrollment. Have you memorized everything I

have, I memorized

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