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“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.”
― 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)