When I reached the address, I paused, the world seeming to hold its breath.
The door opened, revealing a woman whose eyes were immediately filled with tears.
“Oh, thank God,” she whispered, her voice cracking.
Her hands trembled as she reached for the leash, her fingers brushing against mine.
“I was so worried,” she said, a break in her voice that spoke volumes.
There was a weight in her gaze, something unsaid that hung between us.
I nodded, offering a small, awkward smile, unsure of what else to do.
As I turned to leave, the rain mingled with the tears on her cheeks.
It felt like the start of something more.
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