"Come, I'll explain to you on her behalf," Dustin said as he pushed Larry out.
Both men sat down in a secluded corner in the restaurant with grim expressions.
"What is it? Hurry up and spill. I need to leave soon."
"Calm down. Abelyn wouldn't have harmed Joan without a reason. Initially..."
After hearing Dustin's detailed explanation, Larry eventually understood what had happened.
"That doesn't mean that she could harm Joan! If she's upset over something, she can be honest or ask Joan about it. There's no reason for her to do something detrimental to anyone, including herself."
Dustin had to admit Abelyn's actions were indeed very inappropriate.
The two then had a long conversation before Larry left.
Abelyn was lying in the room, staring at the lonely moon from her window. Her face was scrunched up as she wondered why she ended up like this.
After a long while, Dustin came in.
"Alright, get up. You need to eat something," Dustin uttered as he brushed away her fringe gently. There was concern in his voice.
"I don't feel like eating," replied Abelyn slowly.
"No, you need to eat something to replenish your energy." With that, the man leaned over to pick her up.
Why?l've committed some grave mistakes. Why is he still worried about me? Abelyn looked up at Dustin as she was really curious.
Dustin responded with a grin but said nothing more.
There was no special reason. Abelyn was his girlfriend. Who else would protect her other than him? He let out a sigh and shook his head.
When Joan found out how Jessica told Larry about her kidnapping, and he had left to demand an explanation from Abelyn, she got all agitated.
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