Good thing Agnes was quick on her feet, so that bucket of water only dampened the hem of her dress.

The woman was fierce and intimidating. “Get out! Now! You’re not welcome here.”

Agnes said calmly, “Mrs. Fabian, I just want to talk to you. I mean no harm.”

Mrs. Fabian looked impatient. “I have nothing to discuss with journalists. Leave now or I’ll kick you out.” With that, Mrs. Fabian slammed the door shut.

Agnes found herself left out in the cold.

She sighed. This was a tough nut to crack, no chance for a conversation at all.

But Agnes was not one to give up so easily. She stood at the doorstep, plotting her next move.

Soon after, she heard the barking of dogs in the alleyway, and clearly someone else was approaching.

black overcoat, came in slowly with the backdrop of the

a calming pill for Agnes, whose anxiety lessened

her damp dress, he asked,

and start a conversation. Do you have any

replied, “Let me try.”

was famously known as a skilled negotiator in

knocked on the door again, and in no time,

filled with murderous intent. Seeing two people at her doorstep, she snarled, “What now, you brought

about the stray animals? If you’re gone, who will take care of them?”

changed visibly,

special feature for the Stray Animal Protection Association about the stray animals in Harmony Hollow. Since you’re the only resident here, we can only get information from you.”

hearing this, Mrs. Fabian’s expression softened as she asked, “So you’re

Evictions are not within my jurisdiction, Mrs. Fabian. We’re not here to convince you to

but finally opened her door.

Jared exchanged a glance before entering.

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