Gangly

A gangly gray cat appeared from behind just as the lady picked up Biscuit. Almost immediately, Biscuit started scrambling away, as though he was trying to hide from the gray cat. He jumped towards Ray and let out a series of soft meows, as if he were afraid of the gray cat.

The gray cat stared at Biscuit hostilely and let out a loud meow, almost as though he was scolding him.

The lady quickly shooed the gray cat away. "No, Ash, hush!"

Ray walked back into the garden with Biscuit in his arms. Biscuit clung tightly to him, and Ray could feel him trembling.

"Sorry. Ash is Biscuit's cousin, and he hasn't been very kind to him since Biscuit was born," the lady explained.

Ray thought to himself that this was probably how Biscuit had ended up in the drain.

The lady introduced herself as Kensha and went on to explain that Biscuit's mother had died the previous week after being mauled by stray dogs in a nearby street. It was a miracle that Biscuit had ended up safe in Ray's hands.

Seeing how attached Biscuit had become to Ray, Kensha asked if Ray would help look after him for the time being.

Ray was more than willing to help. As Biscuit curled up comfortably in his arms, it already felt as though he had found a new friend.

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