It was a bright afternoon when Monkey Lyly and her mother went for a walk around the neighborhood. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and Lyly was in her usual playful mood, skipping along the sidewalk and humming a little tune.
As they passed a small park, Lyly suddenly noticed a kind-looking woman sitting on a bench, holding a colorful bag. The woman smiled warmly at Lyly and waved her over. At first, Lyly hesitated, hiding behind her mother’s leg. She was shy and a little confused—why was this stranger calling her?
Seeing the woman’s gentle smile, Lyly’s mother gave her a reassuring nod. Slowly, Lyly stepped forward, her little heart pounding with a mix of curiosity and nervousness.
The woman knelt down to Lyly’s level and said, “Hello, sweetie! I saw you dancing and smiling just now, and it made my day so much better. I have something for you.”
From the colorful bag, she pulled out a small, beautiful stuffed animal—a soft monkey doll with a bright red ribbon around its neck. Lyly’s eyes widened in surprise. She looked at her mother, who smiled and encouraged her to say thank you.
“Thank you!” Lyly said, her voice small but full of excitement.
The woman laughed kindly. “You’re welcome, little one. Keep smiling and spreading your happiness!”
Lyly clutched the gift to her chest, still a little confused by what had just happened. She had never received a gift from a stranger before. As they walked home, she kept looking at the little monkey doll, turning it around in her hands, feeling the soft fur, and whispering to it as if it were an old friend.
That evening, Lyly couldn’t stop talking about the surprise gift. She even gave the stuffed monkey a name: Lucky. From that day on, Lucky went everywhere with her — to meals, to bedtime, even to the market.
Her mother smiled as she watched Lyly and Lucky together, feeling grateful for the kindness of strangers and the unexpected moments that make life so sweet.
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