Chapter 89 Two Dogs

◎Since you were able to rise to that position, why do you think I can't?

Two dogs

I found a long-sleeved women's nightgown, black and gray underwear, and a loose shirt and jeans in the closet.

It's slightly larger than my own size, but you can still tell that the other person washed the clothes very clean; they have a warm, dried smell.

I pushed open the bedroom door. As I expected, this apartment was even smaller than mine.

The interior of the house is somewhat old, resembling the style of the 1980s or 90s, but like the bedroom, it is extremely tidy, making the small room appear even cleaner and brighter. The green plants, bookshelves, and sofa in the living room are spotless, showing that the owner loves life.

I looked into the semi-open kitchen, where there was a rice cooker with a thermos containing cooked waffles, and fresh fruit and vegetable juice in a sealed cup.

Yu Xu left a note, and based on the different situations I might encounter in the morning, he neatly categorized the medicine and feminine hygiene products next to him.

I looked at the boy's handwriting; it was elegant and slender. Although the font wasn't as beautiful as Jiang Zhao's, it still had his unique gentleness.

I carefully examined the label he left behind and took the medicine as instructed.

I went back and slept for a while, and I felt much better. I got up to take a shower.

I turned on the shower and looked at the neatly arranged shower gel and shampoo on the counter, and couldn't resist picking up one of the bottles.

A common brand in Walmart, cheap and plentiful, no wonder he always smells like lemon...

I couldn't help but laugh. I tilted my head back and gently rinsed my body with hot water. Yesterday's confusion and fatigue vanished. After taking the medicine, my body didn't feel so heavy. I dried my hair with the towel Yu Xu had just bought and looked in the mirror.

The girl in the mirror has very fair skin, and you can't see any pores even without makeup; she's full of collagen.

Her features are delicate, with a gentle and beautiful quality, and she has a pure and innocent look.

I tried to smile. Although I don't usually care much about my appearance, for some reason, I was afraid that I wasn't pretty enough. I looked at my eyes, nose, lips... and suddenly noticed the overly obvious red mark Xie Yong had on my neck.

"!" I suddenly felt incredibly uncomfortable, as if I had smelled secondhand smoke indoors, and I clenched my bath towel tightly.

I put on my shirt, dried my hair, and went back to the bedroom to tidy up the room. I also washed the kitchen utensils that I had used up and put them back in their place.

Not knowing how to thank him, I could only open his refrigerator without permission. It was fully stocked with ingredients. I thought for a moment and decided to make a dessert that I was good at: cheesecake. I was busy and having a great time in his kitchen.

I had just taken the cake out of the oven with sour cream and was about to decorate it with strawberry jam when the apartment door opened.

"You're awake." Yu Xu entered the house carrying his schoolbag and shopping bags.

The room wasn't big, but he spotted me immediately, and the rich aroma of the cake filled the entire room.

I seem to have been too hasty; I touched his things without his permission.

"I'm sorry I used your kitchen," I said, my face flushing slightly. "Thank you for bringing me home last night and taking care of me for so long, I just..."

"Thank you, how did you know I like desserts?" Yu Xu smiled. "I bought some yogurt and left it at home, but I've been looking for a job lately, and the ingredients are almost expired."

As if encouraged, I gently spread the jam on the cake.

Yu Xu took off his windbreaker, hung it up, and turned to look at me. "Last night's clothes... I asked the neighbor lady to help you change. Don't be afraid."

His cheeks seemed to be burning, and he even clenched his hands somewhat unnaturally.

"It's okay, I know you won't." I lowered my eyes too. "Would you like to try the cake I made?"

"Okay, in return, I'll make lunch later. I'm a pretty good cook, and my classmates and neighbors often come over for meals." He smiled, completely dispelling the awkwardness, and even offered a reward to ease my tension.

I really appreciate this natural and gentle way of getting along.

We looked at each other, our gazes meeting and entwining in the air, and we both burst into laughter at the same time.

Yu Xu forked a piece of cake and ate it slowly.

"Did I scare you last night?" My voice was very soft and gentle. I don't know if my voice is pleasant, but I wanted to show him my best side as much as possible. I was even a little worried that I looked too haggard while I was still sick.

He shook his head. "No, I just thought you were scared. I thought something had happened to you. Seeing you like this now, I feel much better."

After saying that, Yu Xu looked at me again and said, "So you're afraid of me now?"

"No, I just feel a little embarrassed."

"Just treat me like a friend, there's no need to be so nervous." He smiled gently. "Don't feel embarrassed, and there's nothing I owe you. I don't think I look that scary, do I?"

One sentence dispelled my embarrassment and awkwardness. I bit my lip and said, "You don't even know my name, yet you took me home."

Yu Xu's hand, holding the fork, froze in mid-air. He seemed a little embarrassed, his Adam's apple bobbing. I was certain he had a slight crush on me. I looked up at him, and although Yu Xu was shy, he didn't look away, meeting my gaze.

"What's your name?"

"Jiang Fu, you can just call me Xiao Fu."

"I am Yu Xu."

"Yes, I know. I ran into you when I went to Imperial University to watch a game, so I recognized you right away at the pet store."

Yu Xu smiled gently.

After finishing his cake, he organized the items he had bought from the supermarket and put them in the refrigerator. The vegetables, milk, and eggs were placed on the outside, while some beer and snacks were placed at the back. The refrigerator was neatly arranged.

I watched his fingers; whether he was chopping vegetables or cooking, it was a pleasure to watch.

Although Yu Xu's appearance is not as outstanding as Jiang Mingzhuo's, he gives people a very gentle and comfortable feeling, which makes me want to learn more about him.

"Did my crying yesterday scare you?" I rested my chin on my hand, watching him intently and methodically prepare the chicken, while the soup pot on the other side of the counter was bubbling away.

Yu Xu put the seasonings into the pot, turned his head, and said, "No, I rarely see girls cry as hard as you do, and I rarely cry either. This is quite a novel experience."

"I've only ever cried in front of you." I smiled at him.

Yu Xu paused, lowered his eyes, and smiled, "Yes, I hope you can be happier, like you are now, that's good enough."

Soon, Yu Xu brought the prepared lunch to the table. In fact, most people in the Empire State don't have this habit. From students to office workers, lunch is mostly just a smoked meat sandwich or microwaved food, very simple.

It's rare for someone like him to come back specifically to cook for me.

Roasted chicken, pasta, vegetable soup—looking at his serious demeanor, I even had a strange thought.

Rather than always going to fancy restaurants to enjoy fine dining, I prefer to stay at home, research cooking methods with loved ones, and after dinner, we can play with our beloved pets on the sofa. It's the perfect evening.

"How is it?" Yu Xu asked, noticing my prolonged stillness and obvious tension on his face. "Don't you like it?"

"No, it's just that I always eat very slowly." I couldn't help but whine, a pretty smile spreading across my face.

Yu Xu also felt a little embarrassed.

Not long after they started eating, there was a knock on the apartment door. Yu Xu got up to open it, and the woman who came in said warmly, "Here, the clothes have all been washed and dried. You can just give them to her."

"Thank you," Yu Xu said politely, while the woman peeked inside. "Where's your girlfriend?"

"Auntie, she's not my girlfriend, she's just a friend. Please don't say that."

"Okay, okay."

Catching the woman's curious gaze, I quickly stood up and greeted her, "Hello, thank you for taking care of me last night and even helping me change my clothes."

"It's alright, he didn't sleep all night, I only did a little thing." The aunt winked at me, "Yu Xu is a good boy, and he's a good match for you."

“Auntie.” Yu Xu’s expression turned serious. He explained, “Your words put pressure on both her and me.”

Only at this moment would Yu Xu's face display this slightly indifferent expression.

The aunt realized she had said the wrong thing and left with Yu Xu.

In the corridor, you could faintly hear the aunt saying, "But that girl is really beautiful, Yu Xu. I've never seen such a beautiful girl before. Even if she's not your girlfriend, you should still protect her as a friend. She might get snatched away if you're not careful."

“Auntie, she’s not a mindless doll. Don’t use the word ‘steal.’ I believe she can tell the difference.”

Yu Xu came in a short while later and explained, "He's my landlord. He didn't mean any harm. He just thinks you're very pretty."

I quickly shook my head.

Although I really wanted to spend more time with him, it wasn't really appropriate to stay in someone else's apartment like this. I slowly changed my clothes and saw him watering the plants. I bit my lip.

Yu Xu seemed to sense what I was thinking, and he smiled sheepishly. "I'm going to the pet store later. Would you like to go see your cat?"

"Okay." The heavy weight in my heart finally lifted.

The pet shop was near his apartment. We went downstairs together. I looked around warily but didn't see anyone. Seeing Yu Xu waiting for me, I temporarily put aside my fear and walked towards him.

Downstairs was a bustling shopping street, packed with people. I reached out my hand, and as if sensing it, he gently grasped mine in return.

His palms were dry and warm, which gave me a strong sense of security.

Long, slender fingers held me firmly and solemnly, so that I wouldn't get lost in the crowd.

We only let go of each other's hands when we arrived at the pet store.

Yu Xu's face turned completely red from his earlobes to his neck. He was clearly very nervous, but he remained extremely gentle on the surface.

Inside the shop, the kitten was there. It saw me and meowed sweetly. Yu Xu was handing over shifts to another employee. I picked up the kitten, and it licked me affectionately, "Meow~"

"Do you miss me?" I asked it.

It looked at me with exceptional cuteness.

Yu Xu then brought over another cat from the shop so they could get to know each other's scents. Fortunately, this kitten wasn't shy and quickly started playing with the blue cat. Yu Xu saw me teasing the cat with my finger and asked me, "What's its name?"

"Huh? I..." I looked at the kitten. I thought, Jiang Mingzhuo probably won't wake up. As the older brother, Jiang Zhao definitely wouldn't want this cat. I petted the cat and said, "Her name is Blue, because her eyes are blue."

Yu Xu's lips curved into a smile.

I waved the cat's paw and said to him, "Can you take two pictures of me and it?"

He was taken aback, lost in thought for a moment, and then asked, "How did you know?"

"I saw the photo wall in your room." I winked at him and said in a coquettish tone, "Can you take some pictures of me, okay?"

Yu Xu smiled helplessly.

He took out his phone, while Blue was in my arms, looking at me with his round eyes. Yu Xu not only took photos, but also recorded videos of me playing with the cats and dogs. I also took out my phone and filmed him grooming, deworming, and bathing the pets.

Around 10 p.m., he dropped me off in the neighborhood near my apartment.

"That's enough for me, thank you." I lowered my eyelids and shook my head.

I've confirmed that someone over there is watching me and following me. I don't want to involve him in such a strange and bizarre world. A day with him feels like an unbelievable dream.

Yu Xu took a step closer and said politely, "Then I'll wait for you here. You have my contact information. If you're scared, just tell me, and I'll protect you."

I nodded instinctively, then asked him, "Are you pursuing me?"

“…Right?” He smiled. “I have feelings for you, but I don’t want to put too much pressure on you. If you’re willing, we can start as friends. I don’t want to scare you away.”

-

Downstairs at the apartment building.

Coffee shop.

It was already 10 p.m., and the guests were leaving one after another, leaving only the staff on the night shift.

Normally, she would be extremely bored during her shifts and would wish to play on her phone to pass the time, but today she was full of energy. She would occasionally look up and peek at the young man sitting by the window.

The other person was very handsome, but his demeanor was completely out of place in this neighborhood.

She couldn't describe the feeling. The man exuded an air of wealth and nobility from head to toe. His coat was well-tailored, made of expensive fabric, and his shoes were spotless. Although there were no designer brands on his clothes, he inexplicably gave off an unapproachable sense of nobility.

The other person only ordered a cup of black coffee; nothing else appealed to him.

Even if the staff mustered up the courage to recommend any dish to him, he showed little interest.

The man stayed in the store from around 7 p.m., glancing at his phone every now and then, clearly waiting for someone.

The shop assistant was extremely bored. Her gaze caught a glimpse of the man's wrist, and she secretly took out her phone to scan it. To her surprise, she discovered that the man's watch was a limited edition Patek Philippe, which costs millions.

How could such a man appear here? She covered her mouth in surprise, and wondered what kind of woman would make such a young master from a powerful and wealthy family wait patiently for several hours.

She couldn't imagine how beautiful and willful that girl must be to have made such an outstanding man, both in looks and family background, wait until now.

It's eleven o'clock.

The man suddenly got up, pushed open the door and left, leaving the coffee on the table untouched.

-

The further I went downstairs, the heavier my steps became.

I hesitated and looked at the window across from the apartment. The curtains were tightly closed and the lights were off, as if deliberately telling me "I'm not here today."

When I saw that black G-Class downstairs, my face turned pale.

I tried to pretend I didn't see him, but the car owner was already in front of me, with the familiar calm and composure on his face. "Xiao Fu, where did you go today? Why are you so late?"

"I'm a little tired, Xie Yong," I made up an excuse. "It's a little cold."

"Let's talk in the car." He opened the car door, and I glanced at it. The roof light was still on, so I had no choice but to get in. My fingers were on the door handle warily, but Xie Yong had already seen all my little movements. He leaned in and pinned me down.

"Why are you running away? Trying to hide from me?" Xie Yong asked with a smile.

"No, I'm really tired. We're going to participate in an art exhibition soon, and I've been looking for inspiration these past few days. I'm staying at Qixi's place." I said half-jokingly. Xie Yong leaned closer to me. At that moment, only the car's roof light cast a faint outline. I felt Xie Yong's lips pressing against my neck.

I suddenly remembered the red marks there, and something came to my attention.

Turning the tables and taking control.

I took the initiative to wrap my arms around Xie Yong's neck, our breaths mingling with his cool fragrance. "You've left such obvious marks on me, do you think any man would dare to come near me?"

My lips were slightly parted, allowing his head to penetrate me directly. He liked this initiative and pressed closer and closer, until my coat was somehow ripped open.

"Lu Qixi washed your clothes?" He pinched my cheek with his fingers, his large hand gripping my chin tightly.

"I'm just on my period." I looked at him. "It's the first day, so please be gentle, okay?"

Xie Yong briefly lost focus.

He smirked, "What kind of beast do you take me for?"

He said this, but he still held me close with the cotton cloth covering me. Even though it didn't soak in, I still gripped his arm tightly. "The car is shaking, Xie Yong, you really are..."

He immediately kissed my lips. There was no actual physical contact, but the sound of his voice made me blush, and the way the car swayed slightly made me look towards the coffee shop with difficulty. The clerk seemed to be curious and came out, looking in our direction.

"Xie Yong!" I kept kicking him, but he put his foot on my shoulder.

As the shop assistant drew closer with his phone in hand, my heart pounded as if it would burst. My eyes were misty as I looked at Xie Yong. "Drive," I said, "I'll come to your place tonight."

Even after getting the answer he wanted, Xie Yong remained calm and unhurried. He knew that the shop assistant was getting closer and closer out of curiosity, but he increased the pressure in his hands, rubbing my face with his thumb and forefinger, while his other hand was teasing the little pearl with the fabric.

"You went to Lu Qixi's place?" He was very observant and waited for my answer.

“You really went there, why do you never believe me?” I bit my lower lip and looked at him. “Xie Yong, I think… maybe we were just having a dream.”

"What?" he asked me.

“If this were reality, I would never have kept a petty and jealous man like you as my lover for so long.” I looked at him.

Xie Yong nodded slightly.

“I want to stay at your place,” I told him, kissing him on the cheek. “My apartment has been so cold lately…”

Clearly, this pleased Xie Yong. He released me a split second before the saleswoman quietly approached the car. Although the car had anti-peeping features, I could still sense her secretly peeking inside.

Xie Yong opened the door.

The other person was startled. Xie Yong glanced at her, and she became somewhat embarrassed. "Sir, I'm sorry. Um... I'll pack up your coffee for you."

"Thank you." He took it and handed it to me, who was sitting in the car.

The shop assistant peeked over, but luckily I was almost done tidying up, and the lighting was dim, so she probably couldn't see anything.

I decided to go to Xie Yong's apartment to temporarily escape the suffocating life I was living. Before we even returned to the apartment, the housekeeper had already prepared everything according to Xie Yong's instructions.

Xie Yong's apartment was on the top floor, offering a panoramic view of Central Park. The entire apartment spanned two floors; it was beautiful and grand, a testament to the owner's impeccable taste and wealth.

Xie Yong took out a pair of brand-new light pink slippers from the shoe cabinet.

I was sitting on the sofa, and he half-squatted down, letting me put my feet in.

"Woof woof woof!" The puppy seemed to smell my scent and couldn't wait to run out of its room. A snow-white ball of fur rushed into my field of vision, and in an instant, the puppy dashed into my arms.

“Bruce.” I patted the puppy’s head and opened my palm.

It came closer, gave me an exceptionally cute smile, stuck out its tongue, and nibbled at my skirt, trying to take me upstairs.

I deliberately ignored Xie Yong and followed the dog upstairs.

The second room should be Xie Yong's bedroom.

It led me into the owner's room. On the huge black bed, there were girls' cosmetics, pajamas, bra sets, an electric toothbrush, and jasmine-scented perfume...

"Woof woof woof!" The puppy circled around me, picked up its precious ball from the table, and handed it to me, asking me to play with it.

Xie Yong also went upstairs, but he didn't say anything.

He knew I wasn't happy about what happened in the car, so he kept accommodating me.

I got tired of playing, so I coaxed the puppy to rest and then went into the bathroom.

After showering, I patiently applied a face mask, did a hair treatment, and also applied body lotion, then put my legs up on the sofa.

Xie Yong walked in at this moment.

He held my leg, looking at my nonchalant expression, and asked, "How much longer?"

"I'm applying it slowly, you can go sleep in the next room."

Xie Yong let out a soft laugh, his pale fingers tracing suggestively along his calf. "Are you angry?"

I hesitated slightly, "If you don't believe me, why ask?"

Xie Yong gripped my calf tightly, leaned down, and showered me with delicate kisses.

"It smells so good... Xiao Fu, don't be angry. I was just worried about you. You're too weak-willed and always get attracted to other men." The man's voice was deep and had a hidden tenderness. His smile was clear, and although he was still very arrogant, he showed me enough care and patience.

He was absolutely right.

The image of Yu Xu immediately flashed through my mind.

Xie Yong pulled me into his arms and coaxed me, "I didn't know you wouldn't fall for anyone else but me, otherwise we wouldn't have lasted ten years, Xiao Fu."

I stared at him blankly. He seemed not ashamed of being a "third party" for ten years in the dream, but rather quite proud of it.

After taking the medicine, I lay on the large bed.

Several seconds later, Xie Yong also lay down, snuggled up to me, put his arm around my waist, and pressed his palm against my abdomen through the thin silk nightgown. A burning sensation came over me, which greatly reduced the heavy pain that had been nagging at me.

"Jiang Mingzhuo will never wake up again, and Jiang Zhao will never bother you again. Xiao Fu, marry me and have a child for me. I promise she will grow up in a happy home."

My body suddenly tensed up again. I tried to push him away, but he gripped my wrist tightly, gently but without allowing me the slightest struggle. Like a cage, he wanted to lock me up and keep me from going anywhere.

Beneath their arrogance and composure lies an overwhelming sense of oppression.

One night passed.

Although I didn't have any nightmares, my body felt incredibly heavy. Thankfully, the little puppy came to my bedside, rested its face on the bed, and looked at me with a pitiful expression, "Woof..."

"Is no one playing with you?" I smiled and patted it. It didn't seem very interested in balls and toys today either. No matter how I tried to coax it, it just lay listlessly on the carpet.

I thought the puppy was sick, so I quickly changed my clothes. I knelt down, stroked its head, and checked its drooping ears and its mouth that was making wheezing sounds. Everything was fine; its nose was black and moist, and I couldn't see any signs of illness.

"Woof woof," it howled again.

I looked out the window and suddenly understood what it wanted.

Medium to large dog breeds like Samoyeds need plenty of space to roam around. They love to run and play everywhere, rather than staying alone in a luxurious apartment like they do now.

"Where is your master?" I asked.

The puppy always understands what I say. It nudges me with its head, and when I open the walk-in closet, I see that a suit is obviously missing, and I know what's going on.

Seeing the puppy's pitiful appearance, I stroked it and said, "Then I'll take you to play, okay, Bruce?"

The little dog, who had just been frowning, immediately started wagging its tail happily.

I was still changing my shoes when the puppy came to me with its leash in its mouth. I smiled, put the leash around its neck, and we went out together.

After playing outside for a while, I noticed that the residents of this apartment building seemed to be more concentrated in a pet plaza inside, so I took my dog ​​there. Inside the apartment building, there was a huge courtyard where all kinds of expensive breeds of dogs lived.

The puppy's head twisted back and forth, its tongue sticking out cutely.

A moment later, a Bernese mountain that looked a little smaller than it came over.

Bern Mountain soon came into view. It hadn't fully grown up yet, and it looked quite adorable with bright, cute eyes.

"Woof!" it barked.

"You're so good." I never refuse a pet's advances. Compared to the lively little angel Samoyed, the Bernese Mountain Dog is more like an adorable little sweetheart. Besides, I've seen Bruce many times, but this is the first time I've seen the Bernese Mountain Dog in front of me.

I picked up Bruce's toys, took one that he didn't particularly like, and carefully brought it to Bern Mountain's mouth.

It bit down, then placed its paws on my knee as a gesture of friendliness.

"Woof...Woof!!" Bruce barked warily.

It was unhappy that its affection had been taken away.

I quickly touched it again.

"Holly!"

In the distance, the owner of Bourne Mountain called her name.

The puppy immediately turned its head away, and I followed suit.

Some people, if you look at the details, you can tell whether they've been rich since childhood.

Ye Fenglin is the kind of man who is born with an air of wealth; he almost always wears high-end designer clothes, which suit his style perfectly. Even in sportswear, he exudes a casual yet flamboyant aura, and his black, tousled hair is styled very well.

"Sister-in-law, what are you doing here?" Ye Fenglin raised an eyebrow, looking at the Samoyed beside him. "Are you walking the dog for Brother Yong?"

"Well, I guess so." I didn't have much to explain.

Ye Fenglin helped Lu Qixi, and regardless of my current relationship with Lu Qixi, I should still thank him.

"By the way, about what happened last time... I thank you on behalf of Qixi."

Hearing my serious tone, Ye Fenglin smiled and said, "You're too kind."

There's not much to say after that. What surprised me was that Ye Fenglin bent down and affectionately touched his Bernese Mountain. "Speaking of which, Holly is Bruce's younger brother, half a year younger than him."

You like puppies too?

“Of course,” Ye Fenglin took out dog treats from his pocket and teased the two puppies. Bruce, a greedy little dog, immediately forgot the unpleasantness of Holly’s younger brother taking the toy from him earlier.

Both puppies looked at Ye Fenglin longingly.

He laughed, one dog for each dog.

Ye Fenglin was even better at spending time with the puppy than I was. In a short period of time, Bruce treated him like his new owner, circling around him. Holly, on the other hand, was a clingy person who only wanted me to play with him.

Ye Fenglin and I played with the dogs all over the place, but no one expected that Xie Yong was right behind us.

He's back.

"Ye Zi, come out for a moment." Xie Yong's expression was calm, showing no displeasure whatsoever, but when he looked at the two dogs surrounding me, a flash of displeasure crossed his eyes.

Was he angry? I hesitated for a moment, watching the two men walk away.

-

The corridor outside the pet park serves as a public rest area, with large floor-to-ceiling windows offering direct views of the city skyline and the beautiful Central Park.

"What's wrong, Brother Yong?" Ye Fenglin's voice was obviously nonchalant. He looked at the man in front of him who was slightly wary of him and spread his hands slightly. "I'm just playing with my sister-in-law for a while. Why are you so nervous?"

"You consider her your sister-in-law? I don't think so, Ye Zi." Xie Yong nodded slightly.

Ye Fenglin's Adam's apple bobbed, and a playful smile curled at the corners of his mouth.

Beneath his loose-fitting sportswear, only he could sense the excitement of his bulging muscles.

"So what if I am? Are you going to stop me, Brother Yong?"

Xie Yong smiled, a cold and arrogant smile playing on his lips, looking down at Ye Zi, "Ye Zi, don't be silly. You've never been able to beat me since you were a child. She won't be interested in you."

"You're not her, how do you know she won't be interested in me?" Ye Fenglin's tone rose slightly.

Xie Yong: "Of course I know."

"Then I'm even more determined to give it a try," Ye Fenglin said in a low voice. Unfortunately, he still had that unruly personality deep down, and if he didn't control himself, his true nature would be revealed.

“Brother Yong, Jiang Mingzhuo was in a car accident not long ago. Everyone knows exactly how you got to the top. Since you were able to get to the top, why do you think I can’t?”

Seeing Xie Yong's expression, Ye Fenglin's smile deepened.

He moved closer to Xie Yong and said, "Perhaps we're like two dogs. Instead of vying for favor, we might as well cooperate, right?"

Xie Yong narrowed his eyes dangerously.

But he couldn't help but look into the distance.

Both dogs were now lying down at the girl's feet, wagging their tails in unison for the snacks in her hand.

[Author's Note]

Since the preceding content was all in the first person, the perspective was quite limited. I might intersperse some third-person perspectives later in this chapter to help everyone better understand the plot.