Stella Grace had an inkling that Allen was referring to Jasper Milton. When she rushed out of the kitchen, she saw that it was indeed Jasper standing in front of her. He looked at her with deep eyes.
He was holding the dog in his hand. Her mood sank and her eyes dimmed.
It turned out that he was not here for her. He was here to return the dog.
"It misses you," Jasper said in a low voice.
"Well, put it in the kennel. It should still be around here somewhere. I'll feed it first," Stella went into the kitchen to get the dog's food.
The little dog barked three times as though it was calling her.
Stella came out with the dog food and led Jasper to the kennel on the bow.
Jasper put the dog into the kennel and Stella poured the dog's food into its bowl.
The little dog wagged its tail and whimpered softly. Stella then went and took a bowl of water.
