🧴Dog Walk The water feels chilly. Once I've finished eating, a loon's far-off call reaches me, its eerie wail reverberating over the lake. I take a sip of wine, enjoying the moment, thankful for the life I've picked—this seaside existence.
Elara introduced herself with a smile, sharing her name with Lila. The pair chatted for some time, with Lila indicating the places she liked best—the pond, the poppies, the butterfly bush—while Elara paid close attention, captivated by the child's excitement. A patterned blank