Chapter 5

Samantha finally had a day off and was enjoying some much-needed rest at home when her phone rang. It was Layla on the line.

"Samantha! Are you off today?" she asked.

Half-asleep, Samantha groggily responded, "Yeah."

"Come over and hang out! Let me show you around."

"Thanks. But I don't want to bother you."

"It's fine. I'm the only one here in the villa. Mr. Garrett is very busy. He's never been here, so you don't have to worry."

Samantha found herself somewhat swayed by this information. Without Leonard around, she would feel more at ease.

Before she could respond, Layla quickly declared, "That's settled then! I'll have someone pick you up right away!"

Samantha found it hard to decline Layla's enthusiastic invitation. Ultimately, Layla arranged for a chauffeur to personally pick her up and take her to the villa.

The villa was designed in a sleek modern style, featuring charming gazebos, intricate pathways, and a lake, creating a peaceful and elegant atmosphere.

The maid had thoughtfully prepared coffee and snacks in one of the gazebos. After their stroll, they could relax there, watching ornamental carp swim in the clear lake while enjoying their coffee.

The leisurely life was truly enviable.

Layla had scheduled an appointment for a rejuvenating facial and initially hoped to bring Samantha along. However, Samantha wasn't fond of the idea. Thus, Layla could only go alone.

"If you wish to eat or drink anything, just let the maids know. If you find yourself feeling bored, feel free to take a walk. But please avoid the backyard. There's a fierce dog there."

"Alright."

Samantha was bored and tossing food to the well-fed carp in the gazebo, each one plump from frequent feedings. After finishing the feeding, she felt aimless and decided to walk around. Unexpectedly, a merle Border Collie dashed toward her.

She instinctively stepped back, but the Border Collie stopped at her feet and sniffed around her. She froze instantly, too afraid to move.

Woof!" The Border Collie circled around, barked at her, then rubbed its head against her

to be aggressive, but

away. She crouched down and began to stroke the dog's irresistibly soft and fluffy coat, reveling in

glanced toward the backyard. Though the area was close to it, she was sure it didn't belong there. This dog seemed calm and

"Buddy, what's your name?"

"Woof!"

"You're so beautiful."

"Woof!"

how about

its paw. Samantha reached out and

contain her admiration for the Border Collie's

permission to

between Samantha and the dog. It startled her

tall, slender frame in a striking silhouette. Though his features remained partially obscured, his magnetic presence kept her eyes locked

only then

had never seen him around before. She wondered what could have brought him back so unexpectedly. Her beautiful

you? You

was clear that he was reprimanding her, yet

you wash your hands before petting the

earlier words. "Stone is old and

my hands before drinking coffee," she replied with a hint of guilt, then glanced at him.

expression amusing. He softened his voice. "Wash them

it. I'll wash my

hands, diligently scrubbing them

while the other stretched out. He tossed a ball

been obedient until Samantha's arrival. The moment it spotted her, it abandoned Leonardo without hesitation, dashing toward

Leonardo was speechless.

knelt beside Stone, softly running her fingers through his soft fur. Its excitement was simply

back toward Leonardo. He smiled

throw the ball. Without

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