Confrontation

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All of the sudden, two small puppies bounded out from the pile of trash and pinned down on Chloe playfully. However, Chloe didn't see it as a game as she swiftly hid behind Duke and Sweetpea. "Mel, they look like you... somewhat..." Duke commented. Gazing at the pups, Buddy noticed how they were the same breed as his best friend.

"Walter, Zayne! Get back here!" a male voice barked as two pugs crept out into the open, followed by a third. Immediately, the two puppies ran back to their parents as the older trio sat down. Observing the newcomers silently, Buddy noted how Mel looked very similar to the third pug, an old female. Somehow, the dachshund could tell that she knew as well, for she had gotten to her paws and padded over to Mel.

Raising a shaky paw, the old pug gently placed it on Mel's cheek. Squinting her eyes, she whispered, "You look so much like Henry..." Eyes widening, Mel asked politely, "Are you my mother?" Smiling faintly, the old female pug could only shrug her shoulders as an answer. Stepping forward, Duke suggested, "We could always find out..."

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