“You girls are too much! How can you leave me alone at the supermarket? You could have at least informed me that you are going back first... “ Dustin mumbled as he opened the door and headed towards the kitchen.
“Look! I've even gotten drinks for you girls!”
The two women did not hear a single thing the man said as they looked at each other wordlessly in the living room.
Feeling that something was off, Dustin immediately walked out of the kitchen.
“What happened?” Dustin asked as he wiped his hands on his shirt and walked towards Joan.
“Did you just cry?”
Dustin took a look at Joan and glanced at Abelyn.
“Abelyn, what did you do to her? Be honest, did you bully Joan?” Dustin interrogated Abelyn as he picked her up and threw her on the sofa.
“Dustin! What on Earth was what? Why would I bully her? Larry was the one who bullied her!” Abelyn adjusted her clothes as she protested.
Huh?How is that possible? It didn't make sense to Dustin that Larry would hurt the woman as he was aware of how much he loved her. Dustin turned around and sat beside Joan, attempting to comfort her.
“Joan, what happened? Tell me, I'll stand up for you... “ Dustin said, looking anxious.
“He's getting married,” Joan said calmly, with her lips trembling slightly.
“Who are you talking about?” Dustin asked, feeling confused.
“Dustin, are you stupid or what? Abelyn scolded as she picked up a pillow from the sofa and threw it at Dustin.
“Larry and Della are getting married,” Joan's head hung low and said weakly.
Dustin suddenly understood the situation.
Wait, that doesn't seem right. Why would Larry marry Della?The woman he loves is Joan! Dustin immediately straightened his back, feeling alert.
“What's going on?” Dustin asked cautiously as he turned to look at Abelyn, who was sitting next to him.
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