Chapter 300: Don’t forget about that fact
When everyone left, Zoren and Penny remained where they were, knowing there was no longer any danger. Penny stayed seated on the grass with Renny, while Zoren stood a few steps away.
"He likes you," Zoren said, earning a glance from her. "That’s strange."
"Is it?" Penny let out an awkward laugh. "Well, I guess it is."
She shrugged and looked away, focusing on the black panther beside her. Another shallow breath slipped past her as she rubbed its broad back.
’Twelve years ago, he was just a small cub. He was even lighter than Mouse,’ she thought, smiling at the memory. ’But now, he’s grown so big. I can’t carry him anymore.’
"I’ll take this call first," Zoren said after a moment, referring to his call having been interrupted earlier.
"Sure."
Penny watched him walk away with his phone in hand. He spoke the command aloud, so she heard the name of the person he was calling. She didn’t dwell on it, though.
"Blacky, look at him," she mumbled. "He acts like he doesn’t have a problem, but he can’t even see my face."
She gazed down at Renny, only to see the black panther meet her eyes. "Was he always like this when he left for treatment?"
The black panther moved its head closer to her leg.
"He probably worries you a lot too, huh?" she whispered, placing her hand on top of his head. "He worries me a lot as well. He’s surrounded by enemies, and they don’t even realize he’s been ill all his life."