Julissa didn't take the handkerchief and said, “Thanks, but I have tissues.”A handkerchief from Mr. Nichols probably costs thousands, and she's supposed to use it as a tissue? That’s a bit too expensive for a runny nose.She hastily dug through her bag, frustrated as she searched, then said, “I know it looks strange. I just got a call. Apparently, the neighbor’s dog passed away, and I’m a little upset.”She knew she must look odd crying like this on the street, and this man in front of her must be wondering about it. So, to avoid him standing there unsure of what to say, she explained first.Scott smiled faintly and said, “You seem to have had quite a bond with the neighbor’s dog.”Julissa nodded, speaking almost to herself: “We grew up together. When I was in school, if anyone bullied me, the dog would bite them back for me. It always protected me. If my dad hit me on the bottom, the dog would try to plead for me. The neighbor used to say that when I grew up, the dog would stay with
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