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.

the mood-lightener, ushered them

shotgun seat, leaving Dylan and the girl to the

as long as he could before finally

girl of school age by now? Does

about to respond,

get it, I get how to

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

means massage, massaging the wrists. Don't talk nonsense! I've told you many times to speak

girl just uttered

Augus's in the rearview mirror, and he

she's still six months shy of being of

for the first time, struggled

make sure you know where to draw the

in relief, his back slick with

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

one knew what Augus said to Sarah, but through the patio doors,

before her, appeared to say something

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

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