she found the Maxes in bed together. “Good morning.” She made a kissy-face at the dog, who lifted his head from where he was snuggled into Max’s side and let loose a happy bark of greeting, but instead of bounding over to her as he normally would have, he merely turned, licked Max’s cheek, and tucked himself back in. Max Maximus lowered the newspaper he was reading and made a kissy-face back at her. She rolled her eyes. “Are you trying to steal my dog?” “Yes, Daniela. Our friendship has all been an elaborate long con aimed at stealing your mongrel.” He mock scowled at Max Minimus. “Who, I
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