38.He hung up.
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Addison felt a surge of relief sweep over him even with the deluge of data on his stolen car. Though convoluted, the problem was clearing itself. He mentally noted his next actions: handling the insurance company, setting up the window repair, and finishing the required documentation to get his car from the impound lot. He felt a little tap on his shoulder just as he was ready to pause to gather all that had occurred. Turning around, he came upon the veterinarian, whose demeanour exuded disturbing weight. Addison felt fresh waves of fear right away when the doctor showed up—unexpected and severe. Something about the vet's manner hinted that their previous visit had revealed issues he hadn't expected.
