She had her doubts because his return seemed more than a mere coincidence.
“Where's Lucius? Is he fine?”
When Joan heard Dustin's question, she answered, “He's doing great!”
In the end, Dustin made his way to Delilah's place as though it was the natural thing to do.
Meanwhile, the saga in the living room continued. The man yelled hysterically, “Gabriella, get the hell out of the house immediately!”
Caressing her hair, Gabriella asked rhetorically, “Larry, why are you shouting at me when I just want to have some fun with you?” “Haven't I made myself clear enough? Get out of my sight immediately! I don't want you anywhere near Joan as well!”
Gabriella clenched her fists with all her might when she found out he had been yelling at her because of Joan again.
She started emanating a menacing aura and rebuked the man at the top of her lungs, “Larry, aren't you aware of Joan's true colors? You're willing to forsake everything for her, yet she's having the best time of her life with your foe!”
Unaware of the things Gabriella had mentioned, Larry was utterly dumbfounded. What does she mean by Joan is having the best time of her life with my foe?
“See? I bet you're not aware of the truth, aren't you? The woman you love wholeheartedly is having a great time with Dustin! If you don't
believe me, why don't you give her a call?”
Gabriella's provocation was part of the plan she had devised with Dustin.
While making her way into the living room, Joan asked, “Care to join us for a meal? We're having pizza for dinner.”
She thought the shameless duo would have long departed after they were caught red-handed. Surprisingly, they were still in the living room. Hence, things ended up getting increasingly awkward amongst them.
Marching towards the man, Gabriella raised her volume and asked, “Oh? Isn't this Dustin? Since when have you made your way back?”
He winked at her and denoted, “I have just reached a few hours ago.”
“Does that mean Joan is the first person you meet once you're back? It seems like you're serious about this friend of mine, huh?” Gabriella placed her arm over Joan's shoulder with an eerie smile.
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