Chapter 18

David and Vera Watson, Damien's mother, were not present for the dinner. Since Dawson was around, it was highly likely the situation would turn sour if they showed up. Their absence was a good thing. The empty spot between Dawson and Autumn was left vacant for Hank. Autumn glanced at Britney and noticed that she was glaring at her. She thought it was rather amusing. Being forced to have dinner with the person she was terrified of was one of the rare moments in Britney's life where she had to endure hardship. Britney truly had lived such a pampered life. Hank arrived just as Autumn finished her pondering, causing everyone to rise to their feet. Hank was 73 years old this year, but one could still see how handsome he must have been in his youth, despite the hardened lines on his face. He was 5'9". His body appeared to be free of rickets as his back was as straight as a board. When Hank was younger, he carried himself with a severe demeanor, but after he'd aged, his character softene