Dear Ex-wife Marry Me novel (Maja) novel Chapter 1860

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.

Ian'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.

Beck, ever the mood-lightener, ushered them towards the car.

Beck took the wheel while Augus claimed the shotgun seat, leaving Dylan and the girl to the backseat.

Augus bit back his question for as long as he could before finally asking.

"Isn't this girl of school age by now? Does she still understand nothing?"

Just as Dylan was about to respond, the girl piped up.

"I get it, I get how to make big brother feel good."

A peculiar silence fell over the car, and Beck, for the first time, saw his usually composed big brother scramble to clarify.

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

The girl just uttered an "Oh."