The Vet’s Office
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The clinic hid quietly between a bakery and laundromat, an oasis of calm. Lilly pushed through the door, antiseptic scent burning her nose. Milo buried himself deeper in her scarf.
The receptionist smiled warmly, pointing toward the waiting area. Lilly nodded and sat, every muscle taut. Her eyes locked on the glass door, waiting for it to betray her.
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