However, Larry did not respond to him.
It's so obvious that he's rejecting me! Okay then, just you wait, Larry!
Then, Jake turned around and walked straight out of the office.
Larry was somewhat distressed as he watched the man leave. Worried, he immediately took out his phone and made a call. "Tell Joan not to leave the house. Jake's starting to make his move.
Also, please take good care of her."
"Don't worry. I won't let her get hurt," replied Dustin before he hung up.
As he watched Abelyn and Joan chatting happily not too far away, he suddenly felt sad. He knew that Joan was conflicted then. She tried to repay
Jake's help and kindness on one hand. On the other hand was her love for Larry. She could not have both nor could she give up on neither.
"Joan, Jake has started to make his moves. You have to go out less in the future..."
Knock, knock, knock! Before he could finish speaking, there were a few knocks on the door.
Listening to the urgent, loud knocks, the three of them knew that the person outside did not have good intentions. Without any hesitation, Abelyn hurriedly pulled Joan into the room.
Dustin then composed himself before he slowly walked toward the door and asked loudly, "Who is it?"
However, there was no response from outside, and only the knocks continued.
"Stop knocking!" he yelled as he opened the door.
Bam! Just then, Jake kicked open the door and quickly looked around the place before he appeared to have realized something. "Tell me! Where's Joan?"
How rude! He's acting so ruthlessly as soon as he came in!
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