I hated feeling this way, but Alexander’s favoritism toward Chelsea was tearing me apart.
I couldn’t bear the thought of parting with Buddy. His clumsy attempts to cheer me up broke down my defenses, and I couldn’t hold back my tears any longer.
I hugged him tightly, letting the floodgates open.
“Buddy, it feels like he’s changed. I thought a heart could only hold one person at a time. When someone says they love you, it should last forever. I never imagined he could fall for another girl. He should have waited a little longer. I won’t take up too much of his time, but he won’t even wait a month. Why is he in such a rush?”
My tears fell onto Buddy’s soft fur, and I could see the worry in his eyes, glistening with moisture as well.
He nudged my palm again, as if pleading for me to find some happiness.
I didn’t want Buddy to share in my sadness. After squeezing him one more time, I reluctantly returned him to his little bed.
The pain in my body persisted, even after taking painkillers, and I tossed and turned until I finally succumbed to a restless sleep.