“Ah—!”
The sudden fright took them all by surprise. Candice and the others screamed as they stumbled backward.
Who wouldn’t be scared?
That huge dog looked like it was ready to maul someone—it could’ve easily torn them apart!
Even a strong guy like Oliver, trained in athletics, was so startled he nearly pushed his sister into the river.
Thankfully, Candice caught her in time. Spotting a leaning tree nearby, she dragged Sophia up it with her. Oliver, on the other hand, grabbed Cindy and jumped down to hide below the riverbank.
The scene was total chaos.
“...Calm down, all of you!” Rex shouted.
He hadn't even had time to react before they were all scrambling—completely out of control.
Candice saw Rex still standing there, not moving an inch, while the huge dog snarled, baring its te
