They Wanted a Guard Dog but Got a Full-Blown Scandal Instead

What Lies Beneath the Stripes

Dr. Morgan paused, his eyes fixed on Nyx’s unusual stripes. “This is incredible,” he muttered, running his fingers over the brindle markings. “It almost looks painted,” he added with a half-smile. The Johnsons exchanged nervous glances. “Is something wrong?” Mr. Johnson asked.

Dr. Morgan shook his head. “Not wrong, just unusual.” His confusion only deepened the family’s suspense. He began a routine examination, checking Nyx’s ears, teeth, and heartbeat. “Everything seems normal so far,” he said, scribbling notes. But when he turned his attention back to Nyx’s fur, his tone grew serious. “Let me take a closer look at these markings.”

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