A black and white dog stayed close to the side of the road, her body pressed next to a torn plastic bag. Inside were a few used toys, faded with time, and a piece of cloth that smelled like home.
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She did not bark or whimper. She simply waited, keeping her eyes fixed on the road.
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Every time a car passed, her ears perked up for just a second before falling again. It was as if she still believed someone would return.
She Sat Beside Her Toys, Waiting for A Miracle
Evelyn received a message from her boyfriend that afternoon. He worked in the area and had noticed the dog lying there for hours.
When he sent her a picture, Evelyn could not look away. Something about that dog’s posture, the sadness in her eyes, and the bag of toys beside her pierced right through. 
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That night, Evelyn thought of nothing else. She imagined the dog lying there alone, not understanding why her world had changed.
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Early the next morning, Evelyn drove straight to the location.
A part of her hoped someone had already helped the pup, but when she arrived, the little dog was still there. She had not moved far from where she was first seen.
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Her eyes scanned the road, still searching for something familiar. It was clear she believed this was just a temporary wait, not the end of everything she once knew.
