"Hubby, can Anny stay?"
Before Roy could reply, Ann burst into tears. She curled herself into a ball like a stray kitten, sobbing: "Everyone leaves Anny. No one wants Anny."
Roy heaved a sigh before crouching to her level and petting the crown of her head: "You can stay. You're mine. No one can drive you out."
Ann blinked her eyes: "Really? Hubby won't leave Anny?"
"No, I won't. You can stay by my side. And if anyone wants to hurt you out while I'm not around, you can call me, and I'll come home to protect you." Roy tried to soothe her, his tone gentle and soft.
Ann jumped to her feet before hugging Roy, giggling: "Anny loves hubby best. Anny wants to look for Miss Butterfly now. Bye hubby."
With this, Ann ran out.
Well she had to admit, Roy seemed a really trusting person.
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