The woman’s eyes instantly reddened, and she gave Dustin a wounded look.
Leilani stood to the side, silently observing the confrontation between father and son.
Dustin finally seemed to notice Leilani's gaze and, feeling he'd lost face, tried to reclaim some semblance of authority. "And this is...?"
Ethan swiftly pulled Leilani behind him, shielding her from Dustin's appraising gaze. "Who she is has nothing to do with you," he said coldly.
Without sparing his father another glance, he murmured to Leilani, "Let's go."
Dustin trembled with rage behind them, shouting, "You ungrateful brat! Is this how you treat your own father? If I'd known, I should have..."
Ethan spun around, his eyes as fierce as a wolf's. "Should have what?"
After years as a detective, interrogating countless criminals, Ethan’s glare could be utterly terrifying. Dustin was so startled by his look that the words caught in his throat, his face turning an ugly shade.
Ignoring him, Ethan protectively guided Leilani away. Even after they were in the car, his knuckles were white as he gripped the steering wheel, his chest heaving. The anger clearly hadn't subsided.
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