Chapter 36
Chapter 36 Encounter in the Woods
There were rumors about Delbert feeding mastiffs with people who had made mistakes, but Harriet thought it was nonsense. Delbert would never do such a thing.
As she delved deeper into the woods, the thick foliage blocked out sunlight, leaving only a lush green.
The road was littered with rocks and overgrown weeds, making it very difficult for her to walk.
“Delbert, | am here. Where are you?” Harriet called out eagerly, pushing aside dense leaves in search of Delbert. She could occasionally hear the roar of some animals amidst the
woods.
Harriet stood with bated breath, narrowing her eyes. The roar was getting closer.
Asilver needle slipped out of her cuff as she prepared to take ac
Suddenly, a huge figure jumped down from the stone above and landed in front of her, stirring up leaves and dust. Harriet saw a pair of blue eyes and a scar on its face, which made t
creature appear more ominous.
The creature approached her, spitting saliva from its mouth like at greedy predator.
Harriet, clutching the lunchbox, stepped back, but the creature followed her closely, its enchanting blue eyes fixed on her unblinkingly.
Just as Harriet’s back hit a large tree, the beast lunged toward her. Its white figure looked terrifying in the shadow of the trees. “Watch out!”
A hoarse voice rang out nearby, forcing Harriet to withdraw her silver
needle.
It was Delbert.
The beast pinned her down, and she groaned in her heart, thinking she would be bitten or scratched. Surprisingly, the beast licked her face instead of attacking.
Confused, Harriet looked over in the dim light, realizing it was a snow- white mastiff with blue eyes. She had thought it was a wild animal.
Different from other mastiffs, this one was big, dull, and adorable.
“Tucker, get up!”
Delbert hurried over, his stern voice intimidating the dog.
It got off Harriet and stood aside with its head hanging down.
Sticking out its tongue, it seemed to be waiting for its owner’s reward.
“Harriet, are you okay?”
A pale-faced Delbert hurried over to help her up and check her for any injuries.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.
“lm fine, Delbert.”
Harriet flashed a sweet smile and turned to the mastiff, asking, “Is this your pet? It’s so cute.” She reached out to touch Tucker’s furry head when a sudden jolt of
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‘Have | forgotten something important?’ She thought.