An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 640

"Evidence? Where is it?" Dahlia was taken aback.

"It's with me now." It appeared that Dustin came prepared, as he took out two pieces of evidence. "These are the autopsy results. This can prove that James was poisoned to death. While this black needle is the murder weapon."

"What?" Dahlia examined it curiously.

Dustin added, saying, "If you don't believe me, you can get it tested personally." Although he had the evidence, it would be hard to convince her without finding the murderer.

"No need for that. I believe you." Dahlia's expression was solemn. "To be honest, I know that you're not the murderer and that this has all been a misunderstanding."

Dustin smiled. "I'm happy that you think that way."

"I'm sorry for misunderstanding you. But please understand, I had no other choice. My brother's death has left me in pain. I feel so lost, and I don't know what to do. I'm scared … I'm scared that I will lose you too. I'm scared that we will become enemies. I'm scared of being alone, I …" As she spoke, her eyes turned red. She lowered her head and choked back her tears. Her teary appearance looked pitiful; anyone who saw her would pity her.

"It's alright. It's all in the past now." Dustin patted her shoulders in comfort. His actions seemed to shatter all her reservations, and she threw herself into his arms, her sobs intensified. She trembled uncontrollably as a steady stream of tears flowed down her cheeks. Dahlia finally released all the pent-up emotions that she had suppressed for so long.

Dustin sighed. With both arms wrapped around her in an embrace, he inched closer to her and whispered words of comfort into her ear. "It's okay to cry. It'll be alright once you cry it out. Oh, by the way, I have a secret to tell you. To be honest, I really did kill your brother."

"What?" Dahlia froze, and she looked up in shock. "Wha—what did you just say?"

"You didn't hear me? Let me repeat myself, then. I murdered your brother!" Dustin declared as he smiled.

After a momentary daze, Dahlia shook her head furiously. "No, it can't be! You must be lying! How could you be the murderer? I don't believe you!"

"I couldn't bear to continue deceiving you, especially when I see you crying so miserably. So I thought I'd just tell you the truth," Dustin said calmly.

"Dustin, stop joking! You're not that kind of person." Dahlia denied it flatly.