It was a chilly morning at the rescue center, and little Monkey Lyly was full of mischief. The air was cool enough that everyone wanted warm tea or a cozy blanket—but not Lyly! Her curious eyes caught sight of something irresistible: a cup of creamy, colorful ice cream sitting on the caretaker’s table.
Lyly’s tiny hands twitched with temptation. She glanced around carefully—her mother was busy grooming another monkey, and the cameraman was talking to the caretaker. It was the perfect chance. Quietly, she tiptoed closer, her little feet barely making a sound. In a flash, she scooped up the cup, sat down behind a chair, and began to enjoy her forbidden treat.
The cold dessert made her shiver instantly. Her face scrunched up as the icy sweetness touched her tongue, but she refused to stop. Each lick made her eyes widen, and she even let out a soft squeak of delight. She loved it! But soon, her body began to tremble. She wrapped her arms around herself, chattering her teeth—just as her mother noticed.
“Lyly!” her mother chirped, hurrying over. Startled, Lyly froze mid-bite, eyes wide like she’d been caught stealing treasure. She quickly hid the half-empty cup behind her back, pretending nothing had happened. But the evidence was clear—her little lips were covered in sticky ice cream, and her hands were cold as ice!
Her mother sighed, gently wiping her mouth while Lyly pouted, realizing she was in trouble. When her mother scolded her softly, Lyly made a funny face, acting innocent, hoping to charm her way out. The caretakers couldn’t help but laugh at her adorable expressions.
After being wrapped in a warm towel, Lyly finally stopped shivering. She snuggled into her mother’s arms, still sneaking tiny glances at the empty ice cream cup. Lesson learned—or maybe not. Knowing Lyly’s playful spirit, she’d probably try again the next time she spotted something sweet!
