Chapter 476

The stray dog initially put up a fight, but with its front legs injured and a heavy chain around its neck, it had no choice but to try and dodge the relentless blows.

The air in the dilapidated building was thick with the dog's agonized yelps and whimpers.

Jovie, crouched in a corner, watched the dog being pummeled until it collapsed, whimpering pitifully with blood oozing from its mouth. She burst into tears and ran to the dog's side, throwing her arms around it. She tugged desperately at Yaromir's pant leg, pleading, "Please, stop! You're killing him, please, no more... he's dying..."

Yaromir, already seething with anger, became even more irritated by Jovie's tearful begging. He kicked her hard in the stomach, sending her sprawling. Jovie lay there, curled up in pain, sobbing as she gazed at the beaten dog.

Yaromir spat toward Jovie and snarled, "Disgusting! You damn brat, you think you can tell me what to do? Feeling sorry for a mangy mutt, huh? You've gotten attached pretty qui