Chapter 11

"Abroad?" Dustin's expression darkened. He shot to his feet and glared at Miriam. "What do you mean by that?" Miriam hadn't expected Dustin to react so fiercely. Her eyes started to dart around as she said evasively, "What do you mean? You must have misheard me!" She turned in a hurry, intending to leave. But Dustin was faster, and he blocked her path in the blink of an eye. He stood firmly in front of her, staying silent and refusing to move aside. Miriam suddenly felt like Dusin might stand there forever if she didn't explain herself. A wave of irritation washed over her. Was it worth pressing her so much just for Melanie? She said, "Yes, Melanie went abroad. So what?" The moment Dustin noticed Miriam's evasive behavior, he recalled her strange attitude earlier that day. There was no way he wouldn't understand what had happened. "Where did you have her sent to?" Dustin's expression was stormy, and his voice carried a barely suppressed growl. Miriam's expression soured at that