RAINY CONFRONTATION

Chapter 32 : Rainy Confrontation

As they stood there watching, a man confidently walked up to Olivia. They seemed to have a familiar connection. McCarthy silently observed the interaction between the two. He couldn't bring himself to approach them or join their conversation. Instead, he silently watched, feeling a pang of jealousy stirring within him.

"Do you want me to do something for you?" Gerald asked eagerly, willing to do anything outlandish. However, his master and friend shook his head, indicating that no action was required. As Olivia and the man emerged from the drugstore, Gerald drifted away, his mind wandering.

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