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Author: C.M. LOUDEN
last update Last Updated: 2023-11-25 06:33:22

Carmella

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"He is okay now. Luckily, the venom was not much. It wasn't enough to kill Brodie. He is now safe and needs a rest. He will be discharged tomorrow."

"Thank you, Mr. Millie."

"That's alright. And by the way, I heard what about Almond. I'm sorry. . . That dog was adamant and such a hero."

I bit my inside cheek and smiled a little bit. Mr. Millie patted my shoulder and then trailed off. I sighed, feeling so heavy at the moment.

Almond is dead. He probably found the snake inside Brodie's working shed and managed to chase and kill it. But it also bites him. And unfortunately killed him. . . My poor baby.

Napasandal ako sa dingding habang tinitigan ang pinto ng kwarto sa pribadong hospital na ito. Nagpapahinga si Brodie sa loob na kasama si Nathaniel. Nalulungkot dahil wala na si Almond at wala ng maingay na tatahol sa akin kada umaga sa tuwing pupunta ako sa farm.

Nakakamis naman pala ang mga alaga. Kaya ngayon naiintindihan ko kung bakit walang pakialam si Smokey sa mga hayop,
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Sky Dylan
good job Carmella dear totohanin mo na ung pagiging wife mo kay Brodie baby...
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Inday Aruray
Ayan na! claiming ang pagiging misis. goodluck Brodie. hahahha
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