Asher’s POVThe next morning, the sky was overcast, casting a dull silver light over the city. Avery and the kids were already settling in at his place, and he had the intention of staying with them for the day, but something urgent came up.Asher drove in silence, one hand on the wheel, the other tapping rhythmically against his thigh. Nolan was sitting beside him, but he had his earpods on, which meant that he wasn't ready to talk and was working.He wasn’t sure what this visit would bring, only that he owed it. He should have been doing this with Julian, but the guy checked out, leaving him on his own to see his grandmother. His grandmother had asked to see him; them—and when she asked, you didn’t keep her waiting.The long driveway leading to the house felt familiar, even after all these years. The sprawling estate hadn’t changed much. Neatly trimmed hedges lined the path, and the familiar rose bushes clustered in bursts of white and pink just beside the grand entrance. As his ca
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