Ignoring the last part of what Gavin had said, he took a bite of cereal and spoke around it. “Maybe word’s getting around town.” He spoke as though he was only speculating. But he knew Lois was aware of Tia. He also knew she wasn’t happy they were staying on the property together. She claimed she’d stopped by to apologize but had wound up insinuating that he wouldn’t help them out financially because it no longer served him now that he had his eye on another woman. Which was preposterous. Giving the Iveys money had never served him. While he’d been trying to be a good son-in-law and help whenever he could, they’d only ever been using him.

Gavin checked his watch. “I’ve got to go or I’m going to be late with the sandwiches. I just thought you should know. I mean, she’s the worst person Kouretas could team up with, right?”

Seth was more than a little confused by that statement. “You mean because she’s my mother-in-law?”

“Because she and Graham are desperate for money, and Kouretas has made it clear—to several people around town—that he’s willing to pay for a little help. You know Graham’s got a gambling habit, don’t you?”

Seth nearly choked on his cereal. “Since when?”

“For a while.”

“That had to have started after Shiloh died.” Surely, if it was before, he’d know.

Or would he?

Gavin rubbed his chin. “Might’ve started before that. It’s been going on long enough that word’s beginning to spread. Savanna works with Lois’s sister, who’s mentioned on more than one occasion that they’re always fighting about money.”

“Why didn’t you tell me?” Seth asked.

Gavin shrugged. “There didn’t seem to be any reason. I figured it was his escape, how he was dealing with the loss of his daughter. I mean...it’s their business—until it’s not—and now, with Kouretas in town, I think it’s not.”

Of course. Gavin wasn’t much for gossip. And he had no idea that Seth had been giving the Iveys money. Seth had never mentioned that to anyone. Why would he? “Where is he gambling? At the local casinos?”

“I don’t think so. Savanna told me he goes to Vegas almost every weekend. It’s just an hour-long flight.”

Shocked, Seth rubbed his chin. That explained a lot. He should’ve guessed. But after losing Shiloh, he hadn’t kept up with what was going on with his in-laws or anyone else. “That’s good information to have.”

“I’m surprised it’s news to you.”

“I don’t talk to them much these days.” He doubted they would’ve told him, anyway. That wouldn’t be conducive to getting more financial help.

“I’d better go,” Gavin said.

“Right.” Seth thanked him and walked him out.