Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable
It froze at the sight of her, then stared straight with dark, intelligent eyes.
Sydney stared back.
It was a border collie, its markings eerily like an oversized Yoyo.
Before she could react, the dog leapt up, paws on her, sniffing her all over—the same way Yoyo would greet her after school.
Sydney crouched, rubbing its head. "Little fella, did you mistake me for your owner?"
"Yoyo, get back here." A low, familiar voice drifted over.
Julian strolled out, one hand in his pocket, his gaze sliding lazily between the dog and Sydney. "Didn't you hear her? Wrong person. Your mom doesn't want you anymore."