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Chapter 20: The Tevellyn House

“Do you think I can start helping in the garden now?” Mason asked, moving his gaze from his fishing line to his brother. “Didn’t know you were interested in the garden,” Ryker replied with a raised eyebrow. “Well…” Mason said thoughtfully, “Now that Matthew is married I don’t think he’ll come over as much. He’ll be more busy… and dad hasn’t been able to help all year… Aria hasn’t had any time to go fishing with us, she’s been working so hard.” Ryker smiled at him, then returned his focus to their bobbers on the pond. Cinnamon Crest Falls cascaded into the water nearby, but the water was otherwise still. The autumn morning air was crisp and mostly quiet, with only the sounds of the waterfall and some early morning birdsong to be heard. “The birds will migrate soon,” Ryker said softly. “But I can tell you a bit about the different plants before this season is done, if you want... Usually we start helping after we turn 13.” “I’m 12, not a baby,” his not-that-much-younger b...