Patience

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The vet crouched slightly, lowering his voice, patient and soothing. “No rush. He just needs time.” His steady hands hovered, waiting for Milo’s trust. Lilly’s nerves vibrated like stretched wires.
She prayed Milo would relax. Every second of tension weighed on her chest. Though the Jeep was gone, danger felt near, pressing silently into the sterile, bright-lit room.
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