Chapter 21
Lucas and Joe sat down in his tiny office, pressing an ice pack to his eye. His dad was back at the house, resting from his trip. According to Joe, they talked, and while they still had a lot of healing to do, it seemed they’d found a common ground.
It amazed Lucas how one side of his life was slowly repairing itself and the other was in complete and utter shambles.
“I’m sorry, Grandpa. I never should’ve trusted a Moretti.”
“It’s not your fault.”
“It is. I trusted her, fell in love with her when you told me to stay away. If I would’ve just listened to you.” He shrugged. “I could have avoided this mess.”
“What is with the negative energy in this room?” Martha asked as she breezed in, not caring that she was interrupting. “You know what you two need? Lavender.”
“Martha, thi
