Hugh's voice was like magic. It pulled Serena out of the deep well of memories.
She looked up and met his dark, steady gaze.
What was she supposed to get used to? Did he mean his reliability as someone older or the comfort of having an ally? Or was it something to do with their marriage?
She didn't have time to figure it out as the vet's voice cut through.
"The IV is done. You can take Snuggle home now."
"We're coming!" Serena turned and saw Snuggle being carried out. She quickly got to her feet and rushed over.
All those questions from just now vanished in a blink.
Hugh stayed frozen in his spot, his hand still in the same position. His gaze toward the vet turned colder.
The vet shivered for no reason. Did he do something wrong by looking after their kitten?
A long moment passed. Hugh finally stood up when he saw Serena scooped Snuggle up and kissed him twice.
"Let's go home."
"I'll seal up all those trial cans I bought. Once Snuggle's feeling better, he can give them a try. How's that sound?"
Snuggle let out a soft cry and reached out from his arms to paw at Hugh's arm.
The two of them froze, watching as Snuggle's little paw hooked onto Hugh's suit sleeve and tore it open.
Serena sighed. It looked like she owed him a new suit now. She tapped Snuggle lightly on the head.
"How naughty."
Snuggle let out a soft meow and buried himself pitifully into her arms, refusing to move.
Only then did Serena glance at Hugh's sleeve. She said, "I'll buy you a new one tomorrow…"
"You're banned from canned food for three days," Hugh said, poking Snuggle on the head.
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