Wondering what Max knew
Jake and Lily peered curiously, their eyes wide, and Jake, clutching his blanket, whispered: “What’s wrong with Max, Mom?”. I tried to reassure him that I didn’t know yet, but that we would find out. However, my unease grew as I watched Max pacing back and forth in the courtyard, as if he sensed that something important was about to happen, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something in the dark that we were missing.
Wondering What Max Knew
Max’s mysterious actions
Even after our brief investigation, nothing seemed out of the ordinary, but Max was still restless, sniffing and pacing around as if he was about to discover something. “I don’t understand,” said João as he joined me, watching the dog take another turn, in a behavior that didn’t match the calm of the scene. “Maybe it’s just the wind,” he added, although his eyes revealed the same intrigue I felt. One thing was clear, however: something was catching Max’s eye.
Max’s Mysterious Actions
