The Sudden Change
Then, something extraordinary happened.
Shadow, who moments earlier seemed too weak to move, lifted his head.
His cloudy eyes brightened with a faint glimmer of strength.
He pressed his nose firmly into Michael’s chest and let out a soft, reassuring sound.
The vet, who had been quietly preparing, froze.
He stepped closer, frowning, then bent down to examine Shadow.
Moments passed in silence, broken only by Michael’s quiet sobs.
Then the vet whispered, astonished:
“Wait… his heartbeat is stronger than before. This… this isn’t what I expected.”
