Michael Linton didn't play games with Easton Holmes. There was no need to hide anything from his nephew, and some things he couldn't hide even if he wanted to.
His nephew was much more astute than he had anticipated. He was old, and in this regard, he admitted defeat.
"I don't have the time for that."
Easton Holmes refused Michael Linton and, after that, he walked towards the staircase.
He had just taken two steps when he heard his uncle calling after him, "If anything happens, I'll call you right away."
His footsteps hesitated for a brief moment, but he didn't stop.
This subtle little action was keenly caught by Michael Linton. Watching Easton Holmes stride towards the staircase, he turned and left the house.
Bam!
Upon hearing the door close, Easton Holmes suddenly stopped in his tracks, turned to glance towards the door, and only then slowly headed back upstairs to his room.
