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Her voice was soft but rough. “I just needed a moment to warm my feet. I won’t be long, I promise.
And Ellie is harmless, she won’t do anything other than stay in my arms.”
“She’s with me,” I said suddenly.
“I’m sorry?” the guard said, turning to me, eyes flicking toward my son.
“She’s with me,” I repeated.
“She’s not alone. I brought her in. We’re together.
She’s just waiting there because I wanted to shop quickly.”
The woman blinked, as if unsure what had just happened. Max stepped closer to her and gently touched the dog’s paw.
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