In the City…
The veterinary hospital was bustling with life.
Everywhere, pet owners sat patiently with their beloved animals.....dogs and cats making their own restless protests, as if begging to escape the place as soon as possible.
Among the crowd, a few boys had brought their dog in for treatment.
And inside the examination room, the one attending to their furry friend was none other than Dr. Yim herself.
A surgical mask covered her face, gloves snug on her hands. She moved with calm precision....gentle yet confident....softly stroking the dog's fur while carefully conducting her examination.
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A little while later…
Behind the hospital lay a wide, open space.....a serene garden embraced by dense trees and a sprawling lawn. The crisp breeze rustled through the leaves, carrying the scent of earth and the quiet promise of rain. Soon, monsoon would arrive.
Yim spent her days healing countless animals. She loved this life....her work, her patients, and the bond she shared with nature.
There was something profoundly peaceful about sitting under a tree, watching her furry companions play.
And yet… even in that peace, a hollow ache lingered.
No matter how beautiful the world looked, her heart was weighed down by a sadness she could never shake.
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Meanwhile, miles away…
Talotkan was busy handling her own chaos.....dealing with customers at her family's dyeing shop.