The afternoon was quiet and warm when Monkey Lyly sat by the fence, lazily peeling a banana and watching the world outside. That was when she noticed the neighbor’s cat slowly walking across the yard. The cat moved carefully, her belly rounder than before, her steps gentle and unhurried. Lyly tilted her head, curiosity sparkling in her eyes.
Mom came over and softly explained that the cat was pregnant and would soon have kittens. At first, Lyly blinked in surprise. She reached out her hands toward her own tummy, then looked back at the cat as if trying to understand the idea. Something shifted in her expression, and her playful energy melted into something tender and calm.
From that moment on, Lyly’s behavior changed. She scooted closer to the fence and sat quietly, no longer bouncing or calling out. When the cat rested in the shade, Lyly mimicked her, lowering her voice and moving slowly. She even offered small pieces of fruit, carefully placing them near the fence, as if worried about startling the mother-to-be.
Later that day, when the cat lay down to nap, Lyly gently patted the ground beside her and made soft, comforting sounds. Her hands moved with surprising care, as though she instinctively understood that the cat needed peace and safety. Every time the cat shifted, Lyly watched closely, her eyes full of concern and affection.
Mom noticed and smiled. She explained that mothers carrying babies need extra rest and kindness. Lyly nodded seriously and gave Mom a gentle hug, then returned her attention to the cat. She even gathered a small cloth and placed it near the fence, creating a cozy spot in case the cat needed it.
As evening arrived, Lyly blew a soft kiss toward the sleeping cat before heading inside. That day revealed a sweet truth about Lyly’s heart. Even without fully understanding pregnancy, she felt empathy and care deeply. Her affectionate gestures showed that love doesn’t need words—it simply appears when one heart recognizes another in need.
