Luna POV We end up spending the morning talking, laughing, and trying to process it all. But despite the distractions, I can’t shake the gnawing feeling in my chest. Still no message from Justin. No birthday wish. No explanation. Has he really forgotten? Or is this his way of showing he’s still mad about the puppy? The uncertainty sits heavy in my heart, making me wonder if I’ve been chasing the wrong kind of attention all along. The entire day has slipped away like sand through my fingers, disappearing along with Lucy. It’s almost eerie how quiet everything has become. I haven’t heard a single word from Justin. No Happy Birthday. No message at all. I can’t wrap my head around it—how could he forget? My mind whirls in confusion as I sit there, my eyes lingering on the pile of gifts from

