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

claimed the shotgun seat, leaving

for as long as he could

of school age by now? Does

about to respond,

I get how to make

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

massaging the wrists. Don't talk nonsense! I've told you

just uttered

met Augus's in the rearview mirror, and he quickly

shy of being of age. I only see her as

the first

sure you know where to draw the

exhaled in relief, his back slick with

Spotting a woman sitting in the yard, he took a moment before telling

Augus said to Sarah, but through the patio doors, it was clear there was

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

his attention caught by the

sorted out your school enrollment. Have

I memorized it

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