In Every Life [Jenlisa]

Chapter 38

Just a few days into summer vacation, Yeji and Yeonjun moved in together at Jennie's house.

They both attend the same middle school, with Yeji being Jennie's cousin on one side and Yeonjun being her cousin on another side. Despite their familial ties, they always bickered and made a ruckus when they were together.

A few days ago, they both received acceptance letters from No. 1 High, but while Yeji earned her spot through hard work, Yeonjun's wealthy father paid a hefty sum to secure his admission.

Since Jennie wouldn't be attending No. 1 High School next semester and her house would be empty, she gave the keys to Yeji so she could live there.

Meanwhile, Yeonjun's father had already prepared a house for him, so Jennie didn't need to worry about him.

After a few days of rest, the countdown on Jennie's phone reminded her that she couldn't slack off anymore for the upcoming entrance exams. So, today she woke up early, had breakfast, and was ready to start practicing the piano.

But suddenly, there was a burst of barking from the yard next door. Jennie rubbed her forehead in frustration and got up to go to the garden.

Sure enough, it was the three golden retrievers from the Jisoo family making a racket. It had only been a few months, but they had all grown to be as shiny and well-fed as ever.

At the moment, they were fiercely barking at a small corner. Jennie was curious and tiptoed over to take a look.

There, she saw a small golden retriever cowering in the corner, its dark eyes glaring fiercely at the three larger dogs in front of it.

It bared its teeth and held its little head high, trying to look tough despite its small size. But instead of being intimidating, it was more like a young child trying to act tough.

As the three big dogs approached, strutting and slowly cornering the small dog, their heads lowered and teeth bared, emitting a low growl.

Unable to bear it any longer, Jennie grabbed a long stick from the corner of the garden and gently poked the lead golden retriever through the fence.

The retriever turned its head and softened its fierce gaze upon seeing Jennie, who then pushed it aside with the stick, signaling it to stop bullying the small dog.

The three big dogs looked at each other and seemed to recognize Jennie as a friend of their owner, so they turned and ran away without daring to offend her.

The garden fell silent, with only a few faint cicada cries in the distance. The small dog, relieved that the three big dogs had left, still looked at Jennie warily with its grape-like eyes.

Just now the bigger dogs had blocked part of her view, but now Jennie could see clearly that the poor little dog being bullied was not just a purebred Golden Retriever.

Its fur was a lighter shade of yellow than a Golden Retriever's, and its two small ears were not drooping like a Golden Retriever's, but rather were triangular and stood up high when looking at her.

This was probably not a purebred Golden Retriever, but possibly a child born from a Golden Retriever and another breed of dog.

Jennie looked down with soft and clear eyes, feeling that the pitiful little dog was very much like a person.

The morning breeze blew gently, and the two stood facing each other several meters apart for a few seconds.

After a moment, the little dog seemed to sense that she had no ill intentions and hesitantly took a few steps closer.

Jennie smiled and waved at it. Its eyes, dark and shiny, flickered before it lowered her head and ran over with a panting breath.

On this hot summer morning, the few small trees in Jennie's garden rustled in the gentle breeze.