Chapter 31

Dustin drove over to the Nicholsons‘ home at noon. The villa was in a secluded neighborhood, with flowers and hedges decorating the front yard.

Dahlia was right outside. Dustin tried to avoid her but was still spotted.

“Stop right there! I need to talk to you!”

“What is it?” Dustin asked. Their backs were to each other as they spoke.

“I haven’t told Granddad about our divorce because of his condition.”

“Do you think we can keep him from finding out?”

“I’ll find a chance to tell him after, just not today.”

“Alright. Anything else?”

and went inside

each other, acting like complete

a deep breath and went in as well, wine in hand. The living room was filled with

John, Dahlia’s father, was absent,

his usual

have us elders wait on him like this,”

mean.

and hurt you!” James chirped loudly. He hadn’t let go of what had

Nicholson announced, beaming

Dustin smiled in return and helped the old man to

eyes burning with

grandfather doted on Dustin. James

let us all

at this.” James pulled up a decorated box of wine. “Chris brought this beautiful wine over, a fine Grand Cru from La Romanee

this!”

a really expensive vintner,

is. It was 100 thousand

dollars a bottle?!” everyone

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