I refused to be anything like my parents had been to me. I wanted to give my baby the best life he could ever want. I could just picture it: my little boy curled up in a blanket soft as clouds as he slept without a worry in the world... Because he had someone to protect him. "Isn't it adorable, Miss Maeve?” Maggie asked, brimming with pride. “As soon as I heard of the pregnancy, I knew I had to bring you here.” My mouth had fallen open as I tried to take in as much as I could at first glance. “It’s… bigger than I expected,” I gasped. How was I supposed to know what I needed to get? “Hello, ladies, and welcome to Pampered Pups!” A young-looking saleswoman wearing a muted, mint green uniform shirt approached us with a big, bright smile. “How can I help you both today?” I was a nervo

