Penelope took the clothes into the cabinet. Looking at the door, she was in a daze. Ross jumped onto the bed and patted the pillow with its paws, saying it was time for her to go to bed.
“Let’s sleep,” She turned off the light and lay on the bed.
Ross huddled himself onto the pillow beside her and tapped her head with its tail, seeming to comfort her.
The dog is intelligent. It knows that his master is not happy.
Penelope touched his head and said, “I’m alright, I just thought of something.”
Warren is really great. Penelope’s gratitude has exceeded that of a small feeling in her heart for him.
So, anyway, such a good man deserves a better woman.
Penelope drifted away soon and slowly relaxed her mind.
****
She woke up at nine in the morning. Penelope went downstairs, surprised to find that Warren was at home.
“Didn’t I buy you new clothes? Why don’t you wear them?” He watched her downstairs and paid special attention to the clothes on her body.
“These are all very good. I want to wear them for an important occasion.” Penelope simply answered, wearing a pleasant smile.
“All I bought is in vain.” He picked up the remote control and changed to another channel.
Penelope smiled and went into the kitchen to see what was for breakfast.
Mrs. Brown ordered her, “Please place it on the table.”
“No need for that. I’ll just finish it here.”
“Mr. Duncan hasn’t eaten yet.”
“Ah? He hasn’t eaten breakfast yet?” Penelope turned around and looked at him in the living room.
“He said he was not hungry.”
“Oh.”
Penelope hastily helped to take the breakfast out. Today is a regular breakfast. Each of them has a plate of bacon, an omelet, beans, and sliced bread. A bowl of vegetables and fruit salad is placed in the middle of the table. Then the American coffee is for Warren, and the apple juice is for Penelope.
Penelope sat on Warren’s left side. They pick up the knife and fork and are ready to start.
“What is in your hair?” Then, suddenly, he frowned and looked at her head.
“What?” Penelope reached out and took something off. She found that a few dog hairs were on her hand.
OMG! Ross’ fur is all over her!
“This…” Penelope’s mind is running fast, trying to pick the best answer between “I went out to tease a dog last night” and “I secretly bought a plush toy dog.”
“Do you have a dog in the room?” This is not a question. On the contrary, it is almost a positive confirmation from her.
“No!”
The next moment, after she denied it, a white dog rushed down, barking at them. Then it found Penelope and ran around her, as he seemed to be thinking about climbing up to her knees.
Penelope was speechless.
She picked up the stupid dog and smiled awkwardly. Trying to act cute, “I have something to do. I must leave now.”
“Wait.”
Penelope stopped a second and then sat down.
“This, I didn’t mean to bring it back. I found it on the side of the road. It was so pitiful. Its legs were hurt…” Penelope explained quickly.
Warren looked at the dog’s leg. He still remembered its vigorous strides when it just rushed downstairs. And it didn’t seem to be injured.
“Err, he’s recovered now.” Penelope looked pitifully at him and found the stupid dog in her arms was still happy.
Stupid dog, why did you run out here?
“Has it been vaccinated?” Warren asked.
“Yes, it has.”
“Don’t keep it in the bedroom. The dog is still carrying bacteria. And the room is airtight, which is also very uncomfortable.”
Penelope bowed her head and touched Ross’s smooth hair. Stupid dog, you see, you bring your own destruction.
“Build a dog house in the yard and let it go there.”
Penelope raised her head with surprise. She seemed to dare not believe.
“Would you allow me to raise it?” Penelope is ecstatic.
Warren lifted the corner of his mouth. “To be exact, I’m raising it.”
Penelope was very happy and madly nodded. “Yes, yes, you are its master. It will be named after you from today!”
Warren said reluctantly. “You’re welcome. His name will remain the same.” He shuddered at the thought that a dog would be named after him.
“Ross, give your daddy a big bow, and thank him for adopting you.” Penelope twisted the dog’s head towards him and grabbed his forelegs to bow and thank him.
The expression on his face was tough to describe.
After breakfast, Penelope immediately asked others to help build the dog house. She requisitions the driver and the other two bodyguards. Then, she stood on the higher steps and made an orderly arrangement.
“There were a few pieces of unused wood in the back of the building. You can pick them up,” said the butler, smiling at them.
“Okay.”
Penelope played with the dog on the lawn. Ross finally can go out to enjoy the fresh air. It was very happy and ran wildly. It seems like Penelope is chasing it.
The butler stood before the door and smiled at the man next to him. “Mr. Duncan used to have a dog, right?”
“Well, I had one when I was in elementary school.”
The life of a dog is naturally no longer than human beings. Warren is 34 years old this year, and the dog who spent his childhood with him has already passed away.
The butler smiled and looked at them on the lawn. He has to say they are fortunate.
“Ross, stop…”Penelope gasped after it.
“Woof! Woof!” Ross barked at her, seeming to be joking that she couldn’t even run with a short-leg dog.
“Stupid dog, if I chase you again, I’m stupid!” Penelope stopped with arms akimbo, flushed.
The sunshine of the winter morning was really soft. Under the sunshine, she looked like a light halo surrounded her. She stopped there in total disregard for the image, scolding the dog as if it could understand her.
Warren chuckled. She said Ross is a stupid dog, but she is the most stupid. After laughing, he returned and went upstairs, leaving this beautiful scene behind.
The butler smiled and asked others to put away those precious potted plants in case the little dog would ruin them, thinking they’re like toys.
Penelope looked back at the door. Warren disappeared, probably going to the study room.
Penelope smiled naughtily, which looked more stupid than when she was chasing the dog.
Such a fascinating life, sometimes, it really makes me want to spend a lifetime here. She suddenly thought.