Another Surprise Getaway
“What is it?” Allison asked.
“Please go see Aunt Elara. She was asking for you. I know things haven’t been great between you two ever since she and Uncle Arthur kicked you and Noel out, but she’s getting old. Plus she hasn’t been the same since Uncle Arthur passed away. Maybe seeing you again might do her some good.”
“Water under the bridge. I was planning on going to see her anyway.”
“Why didn’t you?” Damien asked pointedly.
“Well, quitting cold turkey has been hitting me hard as you can see.”
“You look good—better I mean,” Damien blurted out.
Allison blushed and looked away. “It’s been hard. I mean, really hard. It really helped that I got a roof over my head. And all of this is thanks to you. I can’t say this enough but thank you. For being there for me i
