Anonymous
Visibly shaking, Jane cautiously removed the note from Spike’s collar, her hands trembling with a mix of anticipation and apprehension. Taking a deep breath, she mustered a flicker of hope, reminding herself that it could also be a heartwarming and friendly message from a kind neighbor. Perhaps Spike had a secret admirer or a second home where he would occasionally venture during his daytime escapades.
However, as her eyes scanned the words inscribed on the note, a sudden rush of shock and disbelief overwhelmed her, causing her legs to buckle beneath her. She sank to her knees, the weight of what she had just read crashing down upon her with undeniable force. The reality revealed in those few lines shattered any semblance of tranquility she had managed to hold onto, leaving her in a state of profound disbelief and confusion.
