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Chapter 2436 Whipped
Author: Anderson José
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Inside Café Mountain, to the tune of “Try” by Nelly Furtado, Reuben is reaching for the leftover pie from the fridge. Isabel sees him.

“Grandson, are you going to throw that pie away?” Isabel asks.

“Yes, Granny, there is a cute kitten meowing outside.” Reuben smiles at her.

“That’s cool, I’ll see what it’s like.” Isabel perks up.

Both go back outside. The kitten keeps still, but the shadow has disappeared.

However, when Reuben gives the kitten the piece of pie, Isabel starts hugging herself, feeling goosebumps...

“What is it, grandma?” Reuben notices her.

“Looks like it’s getting too cold. If this kitten stays here, I’ll take him to be the LCN mascot.” Isabel answers by looking around.

“He needs someone to look after him.” Reuben is enchanted by the kitten, “It’s a shame I can’t take him. With my mother taking care of the orphanage, no one will take care of him closely.”

The kitten meows as if thanking him for the pie. Reuben and Isabel go back inside.

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