Dr. Henderson watched Juniper intently, his expression inscrutable. Vanessa noticed the way his eyes lingered on the cat, almost as if he was studying him. The vet’s demeanor was strange today, but Vanessa dismissed it, thinking it was just her grief.
Juniper’s breathing slowed, and Vanessa felt the finality of the moment sink in. She had raised him from a kitten, watched him grow, and now, she was saying goodbye. The depth of her sorrow was overwhelming, almost like losing a child.