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 them towards the

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

bit back his question for as long as

this girl of school age by now?

was about to respond,

get how to

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

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

just

Augus's in the

still six months shy of being of

for the first time,

make sure you know

relief, his back slick with

car. Spotting a woman sitting in the yard, he took a

knew what Augus said to Sarah, but through the patio doors, it was clear there was no

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

the girl who was now

We've sorted out your school enrollment. Have you

have, I memorized

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