Chapter 417
Chapter 417:
They each chose a salad, and Vinson added a selection of protein dishes along with three glasses of fresh fruit and vegetable juice before signaling the waiter. Resting her chin on her palm, Sloane’s wide eyes roamed the room, searching for something to entertain her.
Suddenly, her face brightened, and her eyes sparkled as if she’d discovered a hidden gem.
Tugging lightly at Fernanda’s arm, she pointed with bubbling excitement. “Fernanda, look over there! That dog is lying down so quietly—it’s adorable p>
Fernanda followed her gaze and spotted a Labrador sprawled peacefully by its owner’s feet. It stayed perfectly still, its gentle eyes occasionally scanning the room with calm attentiveness.
The dog’s owner, a petite girl, sat with her back turned toward them.
Sloane gave a small wave toward the dog, but it didn’t seem to notice her. Undeterred, she admired the dog’s beauty and calm demeanor, secretly wishing she could own one just like it.
Shortly after, their salads arrived at the table.
Fernanda was just about to dig in when a sharp voice from a nearby table broke through the restaurant’s hum. “Waiter! Where’s the waiter?” A young waiter hurried over in response to the commotion.
“What kind of place is this?” a woman in a sleek black dress snapped. “You shouldn’t allow dogs in a dining area! Get it out of here p>
The girl with the Labrador froze, her body tensing as she instinctively leaned down to stroke her dog for comfort.
The restaurant’s usual buzz faded, and the woman’s sharp voice turned heads across the room.
The girl calmly responded, her voice soft yet firm, “This is a guide dog, a service animal trained specifically for the visually impaired. According to the law, guide dogs are permitted in all public places p>
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The woman scoffed, her voice filled with contempt. “A restaurant isn’t a place for dogs! This is where people eat, not animals! Hey, waiter, is this a restaurant for people or dogs? Get that dog out now! What if it makes a mess? What will all these customers think p>
The girl immediately spoke up. “That won’t happen. Guide dogs are specifically trained to behave properly in public p>
“How can you be sure?” the woman shot back, her voice harsh. “It’s still a dog, an animal! Are you leaving, or should we leave p>
The dog lay motionless on the floor, yet it seemed to sense the tension its owner was facing. It lowered its head even more, pulling its paws closer beneath its body.