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Chapter 3

Author: Snowy
"Mom, I really don't have that kind of money..." Naomi sobbed. "Jason only gives me $2,000 a month for living expenses. Where am I supposed to get half a million?"

Dolores folded her arms and let out a cold snort. "That's your problem. You brought bad luck on my dog and got him killed. You owe me.

"If you don't sign, I'll make Jason divorce you. You'll leave this family with nothing. You won't even be allowed to take the clothes on your back."

The word "divorce" made Naomi's knees buckle. Her trembling hand reached for the pen on the table.

"I'll sign... I'll sign..."

Seeing her submit so completely made my eyes burn with anger.

"Naomi, have you lost your mind? Buddy isn't dying because of you. Why are you taking the blame?" I shouted at the top of my lungs, but without a microphone, my voice disappeared beneath the chaos in the studio.

Dr. Warren didn't even spare me a glance. He turned to his medical kit, removed a syringe, and slowly drew the clear solution into it before flicking the barrel under the lights.

"Mrs. Bishop, since the compensation has been settled, I'll proceed with Buddy's euthanasia to spare him any more suffering."

Dolores dabbed at the corners of her eyes, where there wasn't a single tear to be found. "Go ahead. My poor Buddy... I hope you go to a better place."

Dr. Warren walked toward the examination table, syringe in hand.

Buddy suddenly convulsed violently, letting out a heart-wrenching cry. His voice pierced straight into my mind.

"No... That needle is scary. I don't want to die... I don't want to die...

"Please save me... I promise I'll never pee where I'm not supposed to again... Please…"

Tears flooded my eyes.

I didn't know where the strength came from, but I ducked my head and bit down hard on the left security guard's hand.

He yelped in pain and instinctively let go.

I wrenched myself free from the other guard and charged toward the examination table like a cannonball.

"Don't you dare!" I shoved Dr. Warren aside.

Caught completely off guard, he staggered backward two steps. The syringe went flying, hit the floor, and shattered.

The room fell silent.

Everyone stared at me, stunned by what I'd just done.

Dr. Warren looked at the broken glass on the floor, his face turning livid. "Do you have any idea how expensive that medication was? You're insane!"

I wrapped my arms protectively around Buddy.

His fur was soaked with sweat and some other unknown liquid, giving off an overpowering odor. The overpowering smell of concentrated peppermint oil mingled with the stench of dog urine after being heated by Buddy's body.

"I told you. He doesn't need to be euthanized. He just needs a bath."

Before I could finish—

Smack!

A stinging slap landed hard across my face.

My head snapped to the side. My ears rang, and I tasted blood in my mouth.

Dolores lowered her hand and pointed a finger in my face. "You little tramp! How dare you destroy Dr. Warren's medication!"

The burning pain spread across my cheek.

Holding my face, I glared at Dolores.

Not only did she show no remorse, but she also planted her hands on her hips and continued shouting, spittle flying everywhere.

"You're trying to steal from me! Everyone saw it! She slandered my grandson, and now she's trying to steal my dog!"

Seeing his grandmother gaining the upper hand, Matty immediately ran over, practically bouncing with excitement.

While I was busy shielding Buddy and couldn't defend myself, he lifted his leather shoe and drove it straight into Buddy's stomach.

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