Chapter 1

THE PROTAGONIST LAWS

KNOW WHO YOU ARE

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In 2012, Rikke Rosenlund volunteered to take care of her neighbor’s dog, Aston. Instead of being stuck indoors all day, Rikke and Aston, whom she describes as a “cute brown Labrador,” spent an incredible afternoon together. They played in the park, attended a garden party, and even made some new friends.

The day sparked an aha moment for Rikke. It started as a favor to her neighbors: they trusted her and felt at ease leaving Aston with her for the day. However, after spending the afternoon with the Lab, Rikke realized that she was also getting something amazing in return: the joy of spending ...

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