Everyone who knows Lyly the monkey knows how much she loves mealtime. Sitting beside her mom, sharing fruits and rice, and enjoying every bite with joy—that’s Lyly’s daily routine. So when she suddenly refused to eat lunch with her mom, something was clearly wrong. Her mom gently called her name, but Lyly just sat quietly under the table, looking suspicious and unusually silent.
At first, her mom thought Lyly might be sick. She offered her favorite banana, even a sweet mango—Lyly’s absolute favorite. But Lyly just shook her head, holding her tiny hands behind her back, avoiding all eye contact. That’s when her mom knew something odd was going on.
After a few minutes of silence, Lyly finally stood up and started tiptoeing toward the door. Her mom followed quietly, curious and a little worried. And then—there it was. Outside, hidden behind the bushes, was a baby duckling, shivering and alone. Lyly had found it earlier while playing and had been secretly taking care of it. She had skipped her meal not because she wasn’t hungry, but because she wanted to keep the duckling safe and warm!
She had even hidden some rice in her pocket, intending to feed the duckling instead of herself. Her mom couldn’t believe it. Little Lyly, who once cried when she had to share her fruits, had now chosen kindness and compassion over food.
With a warm smile, her mom picked up both Lyly and the duckling. They returned inside together, and Lyly finally sat down to eat—this time with the duckling beside her. It was a beautiful moment of growth, love, and an unexpected twist that melted everyone’s hearts.
Lyly’s small act of care reminded us all: sometimes, even the tiniest ones can show the biggest hearts. 💛🐒🦆
