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3 weeks later

Lucien

I walk through the garden near my house with my sister, who is now 9 years old. She's getting more and more beautiful and it just fills me with pride. Always on Sundays, from 8am until 1pm, they close the street for walking. It's 9 am on a beautiful summer day. I wear black leggings and a black top, with a cap, and my sister is wearing yellow. Her favorite color.

“Lucien, can I have a puppy or kitten?"

“Of course you can, but do you promise to take good care of your pet?"

“ Promise!"

“Okay, this week I'll take you to an animal adoption home and you choose.

“Yay! “Carol smiles, jumping. My sister has always liked animals, just like me, but since my dog ​​died ten years ago I've never had another pet. Her name was Betsy, she was my companion and best friend.

“Little brother, isn't that Dereck? “Carol points out the last man I want to see on the face of the earth. She runs happily towards him, calling him.

“Carol, come back here! “I quicken my steps, wanting