ring, ring…
With a shaky hand, Kate pressed the doorbell, and the gentle chime echoed softly through the air. It was cheerful and inviting. Nevertheless, Kate’s heart pounded as she waited, each second stretching out longer than the last. She could hardly breathe, fearing what might come next. The dog stood beside her, still clutching the stuffed panda bear, its eyes steady and calm, as if he knew he was coming home.
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