“It’s okay. Mommy will help you ask him too,” Anastasia assured Jared. With her help, there would not be any problems.
She knew that Jared did not know how Elliot would kill to give him everything in the world. All Jared was asking for was to raise a kitten, so there was no doubt that Elliot would agree.
The kitten was very docile. Perhaps it knew that it was incredibly lucky to have met such a kind and cute little owner, so it stayed in Jared’s arms quietly and meowed once in a while.
Anastasia accompanied Jared down the stairs as they headed into the kitchen to find some food for the kitten..
At around half past six, they heard a car pulling into the driveway. Jared carried the kitten over to the door to wait and soon, he saw his father walking in.
“Meow!” As if it had sensed Elliot’s dominating presence, the little kitten meowed pitifully and struggled in Jared’s arms to try and escape.
“Ahh! Kitty, don’t be afraid. This is Daddy. He won’t throw you out,” Jared cried out in alarm, but before he could grab hold of the kitten, it jumped out of his arms and fled out the door.
Anastasia came over and saw the kitten running off into the garden. She sighed as she thought about how upset Jared would be now.
Elliot walked over to Jared and bent down in front of him. “Were you raising that cat who ran out?”
“Daddy, I found the little kitten in the garden today and I wanted to show it to you, but it ran off.” Jared’s head was bowed in sadness. His eyes turned red and teary.
Elliot patted Jared on the shoulder. “It’s okay. I’ll help you find it.” “Really? I want to come too, Daddy!” Jared exclaimed excitedly.
“It just rained and the garden’s covered in puddles now. I’ll help you find it, okay? You stay right here and wait, and I’ll bring it back to you.” Elliot’s deep voice was
firm.
“Okay. Thank you, Daddy Jared nodded happily.
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