Bella pulled away a moment later, smiling sheepishly when she noticed his uncertainty. "Sorry. I sometimes get a little... excited," she admitted, trying her best to shrug it off. She turned back to the pups and patted each of them on the head. "I suppose I should get back to Immie's. I promised to help Isobel bake a cake this afternoon. I'll see you Monday, then?" she asked.

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