
1 K readers · 9 chapters · 2 free
I'd been with Edward Grant for six years, and I'd spent every one of those years taking care of his dog. But tonight, when I took Cookie out for a walk, she suddenly lunged into the arms of Edward's ex-girlfriend. I didn't even have time to react before the leash yanked me to the ground. I lost the baby. And somewhere on the way to the hospital, everything became painfully clear to me. A dog that already had an owner would never truly bond with me, no matter how hard I try. People were the same way. When I got home, I told Edward I wanted a divorce. He frowned and stared at me like I'd lost my mind. "You want a divorce over a dog?" "Yeah," I said. "Just a dog."