As the months rolled on, Noah’s progress became undeniable. He began to giggle when Max licked his face, and his eyes would light up with recognition when the puppy trotted into the room. The milestones came faster now — the first time he rolled over, the first time he reached for a toy, the first time he babbled a sound that resembled a laugh.

Sarah often found herself watching Max with a sense of wonder. How could a simple puppy possess such power, such wisdom? Max seemed to know things that eluded even the most advanced medical minds, as if he held the secret to unlocking Noah’s potential.