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 the

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

question for as

school age by

Dylan was about to respond, the girl piped

how to make

the car, and Beck, for the first time, saw

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

girl just uttered

eyes met Augus's in the rearview mirror,

of being of age. I only

the first

sure you know where to

exhaled in relief, his

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

what Augus said to Sarah, but through the patio doors, it

at her eyes while Augus, crouched before her, appeared to say something profound, his hand resting

the

sorted out your school enrollment. Have you memorized everything

have, I

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