Chapter 209

Potato had a dopey and silly look as it lay in the living room, searching for the ball. Pork Chop ran over and crouched by Valeria's feet and barked once at Sebastian. It seemed like Pork Chop had sensed the quarrel between the two and was protecting its mistress. It stood in front of Valeria and faced Sebastian before letting out a bark. Every time Valeria replied to Sebastian calmly, it seemed to pierce straight into his heart. Sebastian's chest burned with anger, but he had nowhere to let it out. So, he turned and left. His footsteps down the stairs were quick. Valeria stood at the door, feeling dazed for a moment. By the time she snapped back to reality, Sebastian had already disappeared. Valeria closed the door. Lowering her head, she petted Pork Chop. Then, she walked to the couch and bent down to pull out the chubby Potato, who had wedged himself beneath it. She pressed her lips together, feeling that the corner of her lips was torn and swollen. Valeria had no idea wher