As he stood there in front of Jonathan, a sudden wave of understanding crashed over him. He got why Xavier was fretting over their relationship. If they really ended up together, things would get a tad messy. What was Xavier supposed to think of Jonathan?

As his uncle-in-law?

A smile suddenly tugged at the corners of Gabriel’s stern face.

Climbing the stairs, they found Xavier on the balcony, taking a drag of his cigarette. He broke into a grin at their arrival, “Hey, you made it!”

Without thinking, Norah blurted out, “Didn’t I tell you no smoking? The minute I step out, you’re at it!”

Her words hung in the air, and then she remembered Jonathan was right behind her.

She took a cautious glance back and met Jonathan’s meaningful gaze. A shiver ran down her spine, and she wished she could just burrow a hole through the second floor and tumble down to the first.

Estelle chimed in, “I knew he couldn’t resist!”

Xavier’s expression remained easygoing, “The wound’s all healed up. No need to fuss.”

He then looked to Jonathan and Gabriel, “Gab, Mr. Lamont, make yourselves at home!”

are severe. It’s only right to lay off the smokes. Keep

“Alright, I’ll

amazing. A simple word and Mr. Flemmings complies.

a bland smile, “If he steps out of line,

I’m

all of us, I’ve gotten

took plenty of hits for you!” Xavier

asked, “You guys haven’t eaten

dying for one of Zachary’s secret sauce.

tell Zachary. Just hang tight.” And with that, she

in a

unspoken understanding let Estelle know what Jonathan was probably going to do, but she just nodded without

chatting with

beat, knowing the inevitable was upon her. She took a deep breath and followed

the stark fence

the stranger’s approach, but quieted down after one stern look from the

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