After a few moments, Samantha gently pulled back and wiped a tear from Vanessa’s cheek. “Vanessa, Dr. Henderson took Ollie to the back office for his vaccination,” she said softly, trying to steady her own voice. “He asked me to let you know that he’ll be waiting for you there.”
Vanessa nodded, trying to pull herself together and follow Samantha. But as they made their way to the back office, an unsettling feeling began to creep into her chest. Why did Dr. Henderson take Ollie with him? He didn’t mention any vaccination to her earlier.