Bidding for Forever

A thought slipping in despite Dante. Would Ms. Vance even want to meet Mom and Dad?

Before he could dwell on it, another message arrived. His mom stated, 'If it's awkward, we can just take a quick look and disappear.'

Dante stared at the screen.

...

After lunch, with a slight nervousness in his voice, Dante asked, "Ms. Vance, there's a jewelry auction at Apex Auction this afternoon. Want to take a