barely ate or slept. She was consumed by the thought of losing Max. In her heart, she knew it would be unfair to take him aw

ht, had agreed to look after Max. Mrs. Wright was kind and loved animals, but Ellie

lways love you. I promise, I won't forget you." Max licked her face, sensing her pain. He wasn't going to

t aching with the absence of the dog she had come to love so deeply. As the car drove away, Ellie fe

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