Lily stirred in my arms, snuggling tighter against my chest.
I was shaken.
“You okay?” the man asked.
I nodded, but the tears were already falling without my realization.
“Thank you,” I whispered. “I don’t know what would’ve happened if—”
He nodded gently. “Just get her inside.”
He just turned to go, calling the name “Maggie” before the dog joined his side.
I watched them disappear down the sidewalk before I turned the key and slipped into the apartment.
Once the door shut behind us, I collapsed against it, holding Lily close.
I tucked her into bed and just sat there for a moment.
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