The Puppy Had a Note Tied to Her Paw-and Someone Promised to Call at Noon

keeping her felt like taking something that belonged to Lucy.

I told Tessa that.

“Do not ask Lucy to decide whether you should adopt the dog,” she said. “That is an adult burden.”

“I thought she might want a say.”

“She already made the hardest decision. Don’t make her make it again.”

Tessa had been sending occasional updates to Lucy with Rachel’s permission.continue reading …