18.The Empty Parking Lot
The fluorescent lights of the parking lot cast long shadows, amplifying the surreal atmosphere of the scene. Addison mentally replayed the morning’s events, searching for clues: suspicious behavior, a strange person, or any detail that might explain the disappearance. He felt the growing weight of his responsibility toward the creature under his care. This unforeseen problem risked delaying, if not preventing, the access to the vital veterinary care the vulnerable animal needed.
Despite the strangeness of the situation, Addison remained calm. After the enigmatic discovery of the animal, now came the disappearance of his car, as if a series of unusual events were unfolding to complicate his task further.