"It's fine." Ethan didn't seem to care at all. Though he said it was fine, she didn't dare give the dog any extra crayfish.
"Well, what about your audition today?" The silent man suddenly asks.
Kylie puts the crayfish into her mouth and says: "Well, I did it. I mean, I hadn't expected that."
Ethan raised his bottle and congratulated her. Kylie glowed with sudden congratulations. She drank the whole bottle of beer. "Thanks!"
The smile on her face was accompanied by tears in her eyes, which made Ethan feel awkward and confused.
Kylie looked at the dog and asked: "What kind is it?"
"He's a lab-we call him Pupu," he responded, after a swig of beer.
Kylie thought it was a strange name for a dog. But Pupu liked Kylie-he stepped around her, sniffing and licking her feet. This tickled her, so she lifted her feet, laughing.
Ethan got up and went to the toilet. Meanwhile, Kylie squatted and stared into the dog's eyes. The dog stared back at her. Pupu's eyes shined with seeming emotion, which Kylie couldn't quite understand. Its tail swayed back and forth in contentment.
"Pupu?" Kylie tried to communicate with him and stroked his head. But Pupu avoided her hands; he was still a little wary. But eventually, he licked her hand, just as she was about to give up.
This small act inspired Kylie. She hadn't known a large dog before, but he was so kind and gentle. He was also very quiet and just lay down on the floor. They were already like old friends.
"Pupu, have we already met?" Pupu stared back and made a small noise.
Ethan's steps approached. Kylie sat upright and pretended that nothing had happened.
Ethan looked from Pupu to Kylie, his eyes shining. She continued to eat while he sipped at his beer.
When she finished eating, she looked up at Ethan and asked him whether it was time for him to return home.
"You have two options: come home with me, or let me stay here." His answer shocked Kylie.
"Well, Lord Ethan, about the things we discussed today... it was just a joke."
Ethan's face froze. "I was serious," he replied.
Kylie sat back in her seat, stripped of all power. She didn't want to admit it. "Why me?" she asked.
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