He had no idea what it was, but it felt as if something was torn from his heart when it vanished so suddenly.

“Mr. Brighthall.” His driver was there to pick him up. “What happened?”

“Nothing.” He turned around and said, “Let’s go.”

…

Deirdre went straight to check on the box as soon as she woke up. Bliss was in there, but she could not see, so she could only feel around for the puppy with her hands. The puppy seemed to be sleeping and it would snore occasionally.

It was awakened upon sensi