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

dog to be aggressive, but it was

melted away. She crouched down and began to stroke the

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

"Buddy, what's your name?"

"Woof!"

"You're so beautiful."

"Woof!"

about a

her surprise, the dog lifted its paw. Samantha reached out and shook

for the

permission

the cozy moment between Samantha and the dog. It startled her so profoundly that she instinctively pulled back her

against the light, the sunlight outlining his tall, slender frame in a striking silhouette. Though his features remained partially

rising to her feet. It was only then that she got

mentioned that she had never seen him around before. She wondered what could have brought him back so unexpectedly. Her beautiful face drained

I scold you? You seem

he

you wash your hands before petting the

his earlier words. "Stone is old and easily gets

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

adorable expression amusing. He softened

it. I'll wash

to wash her hands,

lawn, one leg bent while the other stretched

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

Leonardo was speechless.

softly running her fingers through his soft fur. Its

He

in front of Leonardo, urging him to throw the ball. Without hesitation, Leonardo threw it, and

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