The pet I'll never forget: Caesar the goldfish, who meant as much to me as any dog

"Caesar, an ordinary goldfish to others, was immortal to me—revived by my father after a near-death experience, inspiring a story that lingered in my childhood memories."

"Every holiday, I'd hurriedly check for Caesar's well-being, a ritual that entwined my life with his, navigating through transitions and moments that define growth and loss."

"Caesar's life spanned my teenage years, filled with ups and downs—his troubling moments echoed my own, as we both faced the trials of growing up."

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