Inseparable pair
Emily and Max had been inseparable since she rescued him from the shelter. From that first car ride home, Max never strayed far from Emily’s side.
Whether she was gardening or watching TV, Max was there, a loyal shadow. But lately, his constant presence shifted from comforting to unsettling.
He seemed glued to her every step, and Emily began to notice the strain it was putting on their normally harmonious home.