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The man was about to leave, but his dog did what medicine couldn’t The morning in Lyon was gray, stifling in its calm. In Pierre Lavalle’s apartment, the air seemed even heavier. He sat at the table, staring at a letter and a train ticket to Paris, symbols of a decision made. Loneliness had been eating away at him since the loss of Camille, his fiancée, and he felt ready to give up everything. Louis, his golden retriever, was at his feet, but today he was different. The dog, usually mischievous, whined and stood in front of the door. Pierre tried to push him away, but Louis gently nipped at his coat, barking desperately. In that gesture, Pierre felt a glimmer of hope.