Violet took the kitten away, just as Larissa wished.

When Kevan got home that night, he did not hurry to eat, but circled the living room and called "Muffin!" anxiously. He'd named that kitten Muffin too.

Larissa never used that name due to her feelings of displeasure.

Kevan did not find the kitten, so he hurried to check the bedroom and the study, before finally coming to the dining hall where Larissa was.

She was eating her dinner quietly. Ever since Muffin was sent away, she rarely initia