Max’s joyful howl
Max started barking excitedly, his tail wagging as if he’d won a prize. “He’s onto something!” laughed Lily, pointing to Max’s playful dance around John. Jake joined in, hopping from foot to foot. “Why is he so happy?” he asked, as his smile and youthful energy infected everyone around. Max’s barking turned into howls of joy, as if he were celebrating a great victory. Whatever was hiding underneath us, Max’s excitement was clearly contagious.
Max’s Joyful Howl
The thrill of the mystery
We all stopped digging, exchanging glances full of curiosity and a hint of emotion. “Do you think it’s treasure?” asked Jake, his voice low with admiration. I shrugged, sharing his amazement. “I guess we’ll find out soon enough.” The anticipation was palpable, and even João, normally skeptical, seemed infected by the enthusiasm. We felt as if we were in the middle of a mystery novel, with pages turning all around us.
The Thrill of the Mystery
