Five years later, I published a groundbreaking paper on minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery for canines in a top-tier international veterinary journal, winning the highest honor in the industry.
The award ceremony was held in Peneva.
The venue was dripping with crystal chandeliers and packed with global elites.
Dressed in a stunning, custom-tailored black evening gown, I stood on the main stage, a heavy trophy resting in my hands.
Down in the front row, Ethan was dressed in a sharp tuxedo, looking up at me with eyes full of absolute pride.
We got married four years ago. After the wedding, we adopted a Golden Retriever puppy who looked exactly like Buster. We named her Toffee.
Toffee didn't have a heart defect. She spent every single day sprinting wildly under the sun, com
