He Finds a “Puppy” in the Woods, but the Vet Calls the Police

18.The Empty Parking Lot
On reaching the parking lot, Addison was stunned—his car was gone. Worry and frustration surged. The setback threatened his mission to save the animal. Standing in the empty space, he felt the plan unravel. Under fluorescent lights, shadows stretched. He replayed the morning, searching for clues. Responsibility for the fragile creature weighed heavily. This delay could cost vital care. Despite the shock, he stayed calm. The strange discovery now paired with a theft, as if events conspired to complicate everything.

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