Chapter 99

I proclaimed contentedly, "Yes, my brother, Henry, treats me the best in this world. He's a gift from my mother." "If he is the one who treats you the best, then what about me?" Dixon could not get over that notion and I squinted at him, reminding him gently, "At least for now, he is the one who treats me the best." He did not quibble with me further but was puzzled about my relationship with Henry. He quizzed, "From what I know, there is no deal between the Shaw and Cook families. How did you get to know each other?" I did not wish to divulge Henry's past as it was his secret and it was not for me to announce to the world. But in order to satisfy Dixon's curiosity, I said, "We have known each other since a long time ago. He is the son of my mother's best friend. He is my brother." My explanation did not seem to sit well with Dixon but he also did not dig further. He turned and went into the kitchen to prepare dinner. Gazing at his straightened back, I smiled silently and procee