Jean assumed they’d go straight to the shelter, but Jeremy parked at the Lofts. On her way out of the car, Laila said, “Take Jean with you.” Jean stared at her. “No. It’s your beast, not mine.” Laila leaned over to eye him. “Technically it’s Jeremy’s.” “Your partner, your problem,” Cat chimed in. “The boy can’t be trusted. Let him go to a shelter alone and he’ll probably come home with a half-dozen puppies. Thank you for your sacrifice, Jean. I said thank you and goodbye,” she added, when Jean started to argue again. She gave him a meaningful look and gestured between herself and Laila.
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