Abigail took a hesitant step forward, barely able to move, as if something was calling her to take action. The dog’s gaze shifted to her, and for a moment, they locked eyes. The bond, unspoken but undeniable, told her everything she needed to know.
The ambulance, which had been waiting to pass, had finally come to a stop, the paramedics unsure of what to do next. The dog wasn’t just blocking the way—it was stopping them for a reason.
And that’s when it happened.
With one last glance at Abigail, the dog shifted aside.
The paramedics rushed forward, but the sense of unease in Abigail grew stronger. As the doors of the ambulance swung open, and the paramedics rushed to the patient inside, something else caught Abigail’s eye. A familiar face—someone she hadn’t seen in years—was lying on the gurney, barely conscious, hooked up to an IV.
It was Joshua.
A Hidden Legacy
It turned out that the dog wasn’t just protecting Abigail—it had been guarding her husband. The ambulance had been carrying Joshua, severely injured, after a car accident that no one had anticipated. The dog, who had been trained to protect him at all costs, had somehow sensed Abigail’s presence and had moved to guard her, waiting for her to act.
The truth that Abigail had been keeping from herself—the inheritance, the land, the betrayal—suddenly felt insignificant compared to the revelation before her. Her husband was alive. He had been in danger, and somehow, fate had brought her to this exact moment.
Abigail stood frozen, the dog’s protective stance still in her mind, as the pieces of her life slowly came together.
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