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Now, the vet\u2019s words echoed in his mind:\u00a0\u201cThere is nothing more we can do. He is in pain.\u201d<\/i>
\n<\/i>It felt like a final sentence, not just for Shadow but for Michael\u2019s heart. He asked for a few more minutes\u2014just a little more time to hold on to what was slipping away.<\/p>\n

He leaned down, cradling Shadow\u2019s head in his arms. Tears streamed down his face as he whispered through broken sobs:
\n\u201cForgive me, my friend\u2026 forgive me if I didn\u2019t give you the life you deserved. I love you so much. I don\u2019t know how to go on without you.\u201d<\/p>\n

As though understanding every word, Shadow slowly lifted his paw and rested it gently on Michael\u2019s shoulder. The gesture shattered what little strength Michael had left. He hugged him tighter, his body trembling, as if trying to fuse their souls together forever.<\/p>\n

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Now, the vet\u2019s words echoed in his mind:\u00a0\u201cThere is nothing more we can do. He is in pain.\u201d It felt like a final sentence, not just for Shadow but for Michael\u2019s heart. He asked for a few more minutes\u2014just a little more time to hold on to what was slipping away. He leaned down, cradling…<\/p>\n

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