Chapter 975
"Good dog!" Chicago ran up to Jessie, squatted down, and petted its head while praising it.
Earlier, Bob mentioned that Jessie's trainer had said Jessie loved being praised.
Jessie looked up and nudged Chicago's palm with its wet nose.
Seeing this, Darwin also walked over.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Jessie saw Darwin approaching, its attitude changed instantly. It positioned itself protectively in front of Chicago and adopted an aggressive stance, even baring its teeth.
Everyone knew that since Darwin came back after being missing, Jessie had been very fond of him.
Seeing Jessie act this way all of a sudden, no one could react.
It was Chicago who quickly reached out and held Jessie's mouth to stop it from baring its teeth. "Jessie! No! You can't bare your teeth at Daddy!"
Jessie remained vigilant, staring at Darwin. It stopped baring her teeth but let out a low growl, warning him not to come closer.
Burl went to the kitchen and brought a melon for Chicago and Charles.
He happened to witness the scene.
Without hesitation, he grinned and said, "I told you before, didn't I? Jessie loves Chicago the most. It used to be so attached to Darwin, but after he hurt Chicago, Jessie immediately saw him as a threat!"
"Burl!"
"Uncle Burl!"
Fiona and Chicago shouted simultaneously.
Burl rubbed his nose and muttered softly, "It's true, though."
Then, he quickly started eating the melon. "This melon is super sweet. Come and eat!"
There was a small table in the yard. After putting down the melon, Burl took a piece to Jessie. "Jessie, the biggest and sweetest piece is for you."
Normally, Jessie would have gobbled it up. But now, it continued to stare at Darwin, remaining on high alert.
At this moment, even Burl felt that Jessie was overreacting.
"Jessie, that's enough. He didn't do it on purpose!" Burl poked Jessie's nose.
Chicago also said, "Yes, Jessie. Daddy was trying to protect me!"
Jessie was usually very understanding, but it was unusually stubborn this time, keeping its eyes fixed on Darwin.
"It's okay," Darwin said gently.
"Burl, take care of Chicago and Charles. Darwin, let's go for a walk." Fiona sensed the growing tension in the air.
She hadn't studied animals and didn't know why Jessie was acting this way. But taking Darwin out seemed like the right move.
Darwin agreed and followed Fiona out of the yard.
Jessie's gaze followed Darwin as he left, its body remaining in a protective stance around Chicago.
"Daddy." Chicago looked at Darwin, worried that Jessie's rejection might hurt him.
"It's fine!" Burl said with a smile, looking at Chicago. "As long as your mom is around, your dad will be okay!"
Chicago didn't say anything.
At that moment, Darwin and Fiona walked out of the yard.
Jessie, which had been so vigilant and fierce just moments ago, immediately reverted to its usual silly self.
While Burl continued to comfort Chicago, Jessie started eating the melon from his hand.
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