Chapter 41
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Peter prepared a dinner of rice, chicken, and vegetables. Russell began to feel nauseous by this time. He drank some flattened soda, a bit of apple juice, and went to lie down on the sofa. He smiled when Moe curled up at his feet. Once dinner was over, Peter cleared the table while Cody came over to curl up with his uncle, as well. There was no question that trust and a tight bond had formed here.
Despite Russell’s whining that he should sleep on the sofa, Peter convinced him that he’d be more comfortable in their bed.
Russell glared at him. “You think you’re going to have your way with me when I’m distracted by vomiting, don’t you? I know your type, an opportunistic predator trying to take advantage of a defenseless lawyer. Oh lord, I have to work on Mrs. Grady’s case in the morning. Please, don’t let me feel like this then.”