“Ellie’s eyes widened, her hands freezing mid-pet. “Really? You’d let me take him?” Oliver’s voice cut in, panicked. “Wait! You can’t take him! He’s our dog!” Ellie turned to Oliver, her expression gentle. “Hey, I get it. You love him. I would too. But I live really close by, and I promise you’d get to visit him anytime you want. Daisy can still see him too.” Oliver hesitated, his eyes darting between Boomer and Ellie. “You promise?” “I promise,” Ellie said, holding out her pinky. “And I’ll take the best care of him. You can even help me sometimes if you want.” Oliver bit his lip, then slowly reached out and hooked his pinky around hers. “Okay,” he said reluctantly. “But you better be the best owner ever.” Ellie grinned. “Deal.”
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Anthony Ripley,
A Pup Named Boomer: A Heartwarming Chapter Book for Kids Ages 8-12 – Perfect for Dog Lovers, Pug Fans, and Bedtime Read-Aloud Adventures! (Kindle Books for Kids)
