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.

mood-lightener, ushered them towards

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

bit back his question for as long as he could

this girl of school age by

as Dylan was about to respond, the

I get how to make big

silence fell over the car, and Beck, for the first time, saw his usually composed big brother scramble

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

girl just uttered an

Augus's in the rearview mirror, and

shy of being of age. I only

the first

make sure you know where

exhaled in relief, his back slick

the 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

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

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

his attention caught by the girl who was

your school enrollment. Have you

I

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