Chapter 6

By the time I brought Archie home, the sky was already turning a pale gray.

I settled him in the living room where his bed used to be, laying down a thick blanket beneath him. Having taken his anti-inflammatory pills, Archie rested his head on his front paws and drifted into an exhausted sleep.

I had just poured half a glass of water when the phone in my pocket began buzzing relentlessly.

It wasn't a call from Daniel, but dozens of messages blowing up the family group chat.

Kelly had posted a long message ahead of everyone.

She attached a…