Cecilia Branford's affection for Gaby was particularly deep-rooted. Because of her fondness for tigers, Country F had even made an exception to its laws, permitting the legal keeping of large and fierce animals at home. Lucifer hurriedly walked out, hoping Gaby's hind legs wouldn't suffer any permanent damage. Otherwise, Cecilia would be heartbroken.
In the veterinarian's office, Gaby was anesthetized and already asleep. She lay on the operating table while the veterinarian examined her injured hind leg. Lucifer approached Gaby's side. A year... He hadn't seen Gaby for a year. He lifted his hand, touched Gaby's large head, and smiled faintly. Now that Gaby has been found, can Cecilia's return be far off?
"Your Highness, Gaby's leg injury is an old one. The bone has already mended, but improperly. To treat it correctly, we'll have to break the bone again and reset it," the veterinarian explained respectfully.
Break the bone? Wouldn't that mean making Gaby suffer a second time?
