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Finally, Colby set Sophie down from his back.

"Alright, open your eyes and tell me what you think."

Sophie opened her eyes to a warm and inviting room, a far cry from the stark black-and-white decor she was expecting. Instead, the room was a cozy cream color, filled with fluffy, adorable plush toys and a soft, beautiful sofa-exactly the kind of place a girl would love to live in.

A golden retriever bounded out from a corner, launching itself at Sophie with such enthusiasm that she could barely fend it off. "Dawn! Dawn, calm down! Okay, okay, mommy will let you lick, just one lick and then no more fuss!"

Sophie squatted down, and the golden retriever eagerly licked her cheeks several times before happily wagging its tail and sitting on the floor.

"This is our new home in Devonport," Colby said, wrapping his arms around her from behind. "After we're done with our busy schedules here, we can escape to the mountains for a few quiet days. If you want to stay in the city, we'll come back. Wherever you want to go, I'll always be with you."

"So, does that mean if I fall in love with a place, you'll buy a house there for me?" Sophie teased.

not out of the question," Colby

shouldn't be so wasteful with

hugging Colby tightly. "One

said, stroking her

shower. I'm exhausted," Sophie said, playfully nestling in

shower together,"

Sophie protested, gently pushing Colby towards the bathroom. He had no choice but to let her

the bathroom, Sophie headed to the living room. She immediately noticed a white porcelain bowl on the table, along with Dawn's dog food and

prepared Dawn's meal, she said, "Dawn, don't you think daddy

Sophie's hand. She continued, "From today onwards, you not only have a mom who loves you but also a dad who

licked

Dawn's meal, she patted his head and said, "Go ahead and eat. From now on,

She instinctively shouted, only to see Colby, wearing a bathrobe, holding her. "Colby!

was eating, perked up his ears and tilted his head to watch them. Colby whispered, "The bath is ready.

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