Seduced for Revenge: 31 - Support

A few days later, Owen came down for breakfast, and something seemed amiss. The dining table, usually full of food, was empty, and when he called out, none of the household staff came to ask what he needed.

He heard laughing and screaming, so he followed the sounds. Several people were outside in the garden, running around excitedly.

“What is happening here?” Something darted under his feet, and the maids stood in line and averted their eyes.

The culprit barked at Owen and nipped at his slacks playfully.

“Come here, you crazy mongrel!” Regina grabbed the ball of fur and hugged it tight. She giggled when the three-month-old golden retriever licked her face.

“How am I not surprised you are in the middle of this?”

“I asked a friend to bring their puppy for your mom’s mental and emotional health.”

“How does a dog feature into that?”

“I had a bright idea last night.”

“Oh yay, one of those.” Owen expressed sarcastically.

“I was thinking some old folk’s homes have animals they use for emoti