But in spite of their appreciation, they nevertheless harbored a persistent sense of anxiety. After weeks of devoted maternity leave, the idea of going part-time and leaving Lily’s care in the hands of someone else was a big adjustment for them after spending so much time nurturing and caring for their child. Thus, one day, Julian and Jennifer were surprised to see Eve waiting for them with a somber expression when they got home from work. They realized how serious the situation was, and their hearts fell. Would you mind taking a seat? I have to tell you something,” she started. Jennifer and Julian looked at each other in confusion, their thoughts racing. What was going on? Jennifer was completely shocked by Eve’s disclosure that Whiskers had become strangely attached to Lily and would not sleep with her alone. Jennifer was shocked by the cat’s devotional shadow-like behavior as it clung to her side. Eve’s face was stern as she asked them to monitor Whiskers closely. She warned, “It might not be dangerous yet, but it could become so.”
These words greatly worried Jennifer. Julian, however, rejected Whiskers’ actions as charming and protective. But he decided to intervene to reassure his wife after noticing the worried look on her face. They decided to keep a careful eye on how the cat and their infant interacted. At first, what they saw didn’t seem very concerning. It appeared like Lily loved the cat, and Whiskers loved her back. But everytime they put Lily to sleep or saw her falling asleep, Whiskers was always there, always at her side, always there. At first, this conduct didn’t seem particularly threatening, but they couldn’t deny that something strange was happening. It was evident that Lily loved the cat, and Whiskers felt the same way. He never left Lily’s side when she went to bed or fell asleep, though, which prompted questions.
