If it weren’t already getting late, Rachel would've wanted to start the night.

"Don’t worry, I’ve got it all planned," Tyler replied.

Rachel glanced at the time, "If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back."

She still had to deal with Cecilia’s housing issue. If she didn’t handle it soon, it might be too late.

"Okay. Don’t forget about tonight."

His reminder made Rachel pause for a beat. She then nodded. "Got it."

Just as she turned to leave, her skirt suddenly felt like it snagged on something. Rachel looked down and saw Ray clinging to her hem. His teary eyes were staring up at her.

Seeing that look, Rachel couldn’t help but think of him as a fierce dog with a heart of gold. He looked tough, but he clearly had a gentle side.

The old saying about how pets reflected their owners kind of checked out.

She instinctively looked over at Tyler. "Can you make him let go of me?"

Tyler casually nodded at Ray. "He’s the one not letting you go. Talk to him."

Rachel’s lips twitched. "Can he even understand me?"

Tyler flipped open a magazine. "As long as you’re not speaking an alien language, he probably can."

Rachel bent forward slightly and reached toward Ray’s head to pat him, only to freeze at the sight of his sharp fangs and oversized tongue. She got nervous again.

In a polite tone, she tried negotiating.

"Can you let go of me, please?"

Ray wagged his tail twice but still didn’t release her skirt. Clearly, he had no plans to let her leave.

Rachel gave Tyler a puzzled look. "Why’s he so obsessed with me?"

Tyler rubbed his chin and thought for a second. "Maybe because he’s a boy?"

Rachel blinked. "That’s actually a thing?"

"Ray, come here!"

Tyler gave the floor a light stomp. "Ray,"

Every time Rachel heard Ray’s name, it felt like Tyler was calling her. It sounded way too close to her name. Her mom used to call her Ray all the time.

Ray immediately let go upon hearing Tyler’s voice and trotted over with a happy little whimper. He nuzzled against Tyler’s hand. Tyler gave his head a good rub. "Alright, she’ll be back tonight."

Ray’s eyes lit up. He wagged his tail excitedly as he sat upright next to Tyler.

Tyler glanced at Rachel and smirked. "Looks like he’s in love with you."

Rachel was momentarily speechless.

"I’m heading off, then," she said.

Just as she reached the door, she paused. It was the first time a dog had shown her that much affection. She turned back and said to Ray, "I’ll bring you some treats later."

Chapter 250

Ray stuck his tongue out and wagged his tail even harder.

Rachel could tell he was happy.

She finally left Tyler’s apartment. She tried calling for a ride for a long time, but no cars were available. She sent Cecilia a location.

(I might be a while. Head to this spot first and wait for me.)

[No rush. Take your time.]

Rachel stood staring at her phone screen. The app was still searching for a driver.

Tyler’s apartment really was far out. It was practically in the suburbs. On the bright side, it kept the reporters away.

There was no way she’d ask Tyler to give her a ride again.

Just then, a white car rolled up beside her, and the window rolled down. Rachel finally saw who it was.

"Yale?"

"Ms. Lloyd, what a coincidence. Are you heading back to the city?"

Rachel nodded. "Yeah."

"Wait two minutes. I just need to deliver something to Mr. Hunt. Then I’ll be driving back too."

Rachel lit up. "That’s perfect!"