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But he didn\u2019t expect hope.<\/p>\n

The puppy lay half buried in rubble, one paw twitching. Ethan knelt immediately, brushing away debris with gentle hands that didn\u2019t match the harsh uniform he wore.<\/p>\n

\u201cEasy, buddy\u2026 I\u2019ve got you,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0he whispered.<\/p>\n

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The puppy lifted its head.
Barely.
Just enough for Ethan to see its bright brown eyes underneath the dust \u2014 eyes filled with fear, but also with something else\u2026 trust.<\/p>\n

Sergeant Miller approached.
\u201cCole, we can\u2019t keep it. Leave it.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ethan looked up, jaw tightening.
\u201cHe won\u2019t survive ten minutes out here. And you know it.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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But he didn\u2019t expect hope. The puppy lay half buried in rubble, one paw twitching. Ethan knelt immediately, brushing away debris with gentle hands that didn\u2019t match the harsh uniform he wore. \u201cEasy, buddy\u2026 I\u2019ve got you,\u201d\u00a0he whispered. The puppy lifted its head.Barely.Just enough for Ethan to see its bright brown eyes underneath the dust…<\/p>\n

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