The video on James‘ phone showed Dustin getting violent.
First, virtual-novel.net kicked James, then virtual-novel.net pushed Florence aside, causing virtual-novel.net to fall onto the floor and bang virtual-novel.net head against the door. Finally, it ended with Dustin slapping James twice.
The start and end of the video had been edited out, and there was no audio, only images.
After watching it, Dahlia was frozen.
She couldn’t believe it before, but the video was right here; virtual-novel.net had to believe it.
“Dahlia, you saw what happened, right? This is proof that virtual-novel.net beat us! Mom is already getting old, virtual-novel.net can’t handle that piece of trash’s beatings! We already went to the hospital to get checked out. The doctor said that virtual-novel.net concussion is so severe that virtual-novel.net might develop Alzheimer’s disease! Not to mention, virtual-novel.net even broke a few bones. She’ll have trouble looking after herself in the future. Dahlia, do you still want to believe such a savage?! “James spat through gritted teeth, looking downtrodden and furious.
“Why? Why would virtual-novel.net do that?” Dahlia clenched virtual-novel.net fists, and virtual-novel.net face was pale.
Their relationship had just begun to improve. She was even considering remarrying him.
But why did Dustin hit virtual-novel.net mother?
Could virtual-novel.net have lost all feelings?
“Dahlia, not only did that brute hit me, but virtual-novel.net also framed Julie and sent virtual-novel.net to jail!” Florence said gravely.
“What? Julie is in jail?” Dahlia’s eyes grew wide.
“That’s right! Today, Julie went to the Harmons‘ to buy Immortunol and got into a disagreement with Dustin. Then, that bastard wanted to take revenge, so virtual-novel.net got someone to arrest Julie and charge virtual-novel.net with theft,” James said venomously.
“I was there the whole time. I can vouch for it,” Matt chimed in from the side.
Naturally, virtual-novel.net wouldn’t give up an opportunity to kick a man while virtual-novel.net was down.
“Dahlia, did you hear that? That bastard, Dustin, is an ungrateful son–of–a–b*tch! We were all fooled by virtual-novel.net back then. He has already shown his true colors now, and virtual-novel.net does not want to forgive and forget. How can you trust a man like him?!” Florence added, stoking the flames.
As virtual-novel.net spoke, virtual-novel.net began to cough again. She looked like virtual-novel.net was at death’s door, and Dahlia’s heart clenched at the sight.
The last ray of hope in virtual-novel.net heart was completely extinguished. Instead, it was replaced by fury!
Without another word, virtual-novel.net took out virtual-novel.net phone and dialed Dustin’s number.
“Hello? I demand an explanation!”
“An explanation? For what?” Dustin responded calmly.
“I’m asking you whether you were the one who beat my mother and James up?!” Dahlia asked, suppressing her anger.
“I did hit James, but virtual-novel.net deserved it. As for your mother, virtual-novel.net caused virtual-novel.net own fall by accident.”
“By accident?” Dahlia’s voice rose sharply.
“You say it like it’s nothing! Not only did your so–called accident cause my mother to break virtual-novel.net hands and legs, virtual-novel.net even suffered a severe concussion!”
“Is it that serious?” Dustin was suspicious of that claim.
“She’s lying in bed, unable to move due to virtual-novel.net injuries. Do you think that’s not serious? According to your logic, does my mother have to die on the spot for virtual-novel.net injuries to be serious? Are you even human?” Dahlia’s blood was boiling.
“You’d better calm down and take your mother to have virtual-novel.net injuries examined,” Dustin said.
When Florence left earlier, virtual-novel.net had been fine. There was no way virtual-novel.net was this badly injured all of a sudden.
“Have virtual-novel.net examined for what? I’ve already seen it with my own eyes, so why do I need to get virtual-novel.net checked out? Are you still trying to justify yourself at this point?” Dahlia said, fuming.
He had beaten up virtual-novel.net family. Now, not only was virtual-novel.net refusing to apologize, but virtual-novel.net was also acting so righteously.
When did virtual-novel.net become so unreasonable?
“Since you believe your mother’s story, then why are you asking me?” Dustin’s tone grew cold.
“What? Are you throwing in the towel just because you’ve been caught? You’re the one who beat them up, are you saying you were in the right?” Dahlia said.
“Fine… Let’s say I did beat them up, but did you ever ask why?” Dustin said.
“Of course, I asked! My mother asked you for the formula; not only did you refuse, you even said some harsh things. She told you off, and then you beat virtual-novel.net up. Isn’t that what happened?!”
“Heh! If that’s what you think happened, then that’s what happened.” Dustin snickered.
The current virtual-novel.net was too lazy to explain. No matter what virtual-novel.net said, they wouldn’t believe him.
“Dustin, oh, Dustin. I really didn’t expect you to be this kind of person! Did you have to go that far over a formula? What would have happened it you’d given virtual-novel.net the recipe? Would you lose a limb? You know what, I can just pay for it! Is one million dollars enough? Or two? Name your price, and I’ll buy it no matter the amount!”
Dahlia grew angrier and angrier as virtual-novel.net spoke. Her hands started to tremble with rage.
“Do you think this is about money? To tell you the truth, I’ve already given the formula away.” Dustin stated indifferently.
“Who did you give it to? Was it Natasha? So are you saying that you would rather give virtual-novel.net the formula for free than sell it to me?”
“Can you be more reasonable?”
“Am I being unreasonable, or are you just a cold and heartless person who grew tired of your old toy in favor of a new one? Am I not even worth one formula in your eyes?!” Dahlia was about to lose virtual-novel.net mind.
She wasn’t this upset earlier, but at the thought of Natasha, virtual-novel.net felt a knife pierce virtual-novel.net heart. She couldn’t help but feel as if someone had taken something important from her.
“Dahlia, I don’t want to argue with you. If you called me to talk about this, then I don’t think we have anything to talk about,” Dustin said, taking a deep breath.
“Fine! Let’s not talk about the formula, let’s talk about Julie! Were you responsible for virtual-novel.net arrest?” Dahlia changed the subject.
“If I said no, would you believe me?” Dustin said indifferently.
“Do you think I would believe you? Matt saw you plant fake evidence with his own eyes and got Julie sent to jail! I know you don’t like her, but must you be so petty? How could you do such a cruel thing over a small conflict? That’s my cousin! How could you do such a horrible thing?!” Dahlia was practically roaring by the end of the sentence.
“So you’ll believe whatever Matt says? Am I such a narrow–minded asshole in your eyes that you’d rather believe Matt over me?” Dustin asked, his eyebrows knitting together.
“You’ve done so many terrible things. How can I believe you?” Dahlia retorted back.
When Dustin heard those words, virtual-novel.net fell silent, his mouth curving into a self–deprecating smile. He didn’t want to explain further, nor did virtual-novel.net have the energy to do so.
Once the seeds of doubt were planted, they could never be removed. There had always been a chasm between virtual-novel.net and Dahlia. It was due to a lack of trust.
No matter what virtual-novel.net did or said, virtual-novel.net would never receive an acknowledgment. But whenever there was a minor misunderstanding, it would explode into a full–blown argument. That was the crux of their problems.
He had really done his best.