Good thing Agnes was quick on her feet, so that bucket of water only dampened the hem of her dress.

The woman was fierce and intimidating. “Get out! Now! You’re not welcome here.”

Agnes said calmly, “Mrs. Fabian, I just want to talk to you. I mean no harm.”

Mrs. Fabian looked impatient. “I have nothing to discuss with journalists. Leave now or I’ll kick you out.” With that, Mrs. Fabian slammed the door shut.

Agnes found herself left out in the cold.

She sighed. This was a tough nut to crack, no chance for a conversation at all.

But Agnes was not one to give up so easily. She stood at the doorstep, plotting her next move.

Soon after, she heard the barking of dogs in the alleyway, and clearly someone else was approaching.

in a sleek black overcoat, came

Jared was like swallowing a calming pill for

her damp dress, he asked,

couldn’t get in and start a conversation. Do you have any ideas?”

replied, “Let me

Jared was famously

knocked on the door again, and in no time, the

Leave now or I’ll call the police.” The same woman’s voice, filled with murderous intent. Seeing two people at her doorstep, she snarled, “What now, you brought reinforcements?

about the stray animals? If you’re gone, who will take care of them?”

changed visibly,

she said, “Mrs. Fabian, although I’m a journalist, I’m not here to discuss your eviction. I’m working on a special feature for the Stray Animal Protection Association about the

hearing this, Mrs. Fabian’s expression softened as she asked, “So you’re not

journalist, not a government official. Evictions are not

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