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"Actually, it is a whole lot craftier than that," Edward explains. "I didn't know Gavriil was aiding immigrants under my nose without giving a cut to the family. I said I would turn a blind eye if he did right by Nico. I made him claim the boy as his own and adopt him. I couldn't change how he got here, but I could make sure he'd never have to leave."
"You did not tell me," Nico frowns. "No one did tell me."
"Nico, I didn't know," I comfort.
"Gavriil didn't want anyone to know. It wasn't part of the normal service."
"Dad, I appreciate your honesty now, but this is too much for anyone to process. I told you to go home and give them time."
"Well son, I wanted to get this over with so I can retire and take your mother away on holiday."
Retire? My father is handing this to me and walking away. I can’t believe it. I thought he would work until he died.
"I didn’t want any secrets when I left. I don’t plan to be back here for a while."
Chapter fifty-four
Nico
Thisconversationmaybeabout me, but I'm not a part of the discussion.
"Come on, let's get some air." Gregory nudges me toward the door and I'm grateful to get away.
Or, if his plan coming here was to kill me, walk into a death trap. But I'm fairly certain it's brotherly love in those blue eyes.
The getting air part doesn't seem to be his priority as he lights a cigarette the moment we are outside.
"I'll take you house hunting." He breathes out a cloud of smoke. "I get the pleasure of being your contact with Dad in the matter. He's gonna get around the cost by saying he's bought it for me."
"Does he not owe you a house?"
"Nah. I'm the black sheep."
I suppose I am too. But the term is more relevant for someone who is cast out due to their deeds rather than someone who wasn't wanted in the first place.
"Have you ever thought about a house before?" Gregory mutters, nothing more than a way to break the silence.
"I live in a tree."
"OK."
Well, that killed the conversation.
"So, you ask these guys for access to that account they were talking about and find yourself a little spot on the grounds here to make camp."
"That is not what your father had in mind."
"I'm sorry he'll never be your father."
"I not want him. Or his house."
"Take the house, kid. I'll help you pick. You can always rent it out. Believe me, it's important to have something to fall back on. Look at me, I've got nothing."
"I rent you my house then. Or you find a tree."
"Thanks, but Knox has offered me a job. I think I'll be OK."
"Well, save money wisely, and buy a house."
