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 initiated conversation with him.

Kevan asked her, "Have you seen Muffin?"

"Muffin?" A mocking smile appeared on Larissa's face. "Didn't you give her to Ruby?"

Kevan was struck momentarily speechless by her, and his face darkened as he said coldly, "I meant my Muffin."

He deliberately emphasized the word "my".

"Oh." Larissa was dismissive. "I got Mom to take it back with her."

The coldness in Kevan's eyes grew stronger.

"Why didn't you discuss it with me before doing that?" He confronted her.

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