Chapter 247

"Was there scheduled maintenance today?" "Just an inspection." Hugh's response was brief. As he looked at the floor near Serena's feet, he said, "There's a cat here." "Oh!" Serena looked down just in time to see the little calico cat trotting over and making a beeline for Hugh's pant leg. It latched on, its tiny claws gripping the fabric as it let out a series of pitiful meows. Hugh stepped back, but the kitten followed, clinging to him like it couldn't bear to let him go. Serena felt a bit awkward as she quickly crouched down to scoop up the little troublemaker. "It must have remembered your scent… Huh?" The kitten kept meowing, refusing to let go, tugging at Hugh's trousers with surprising determination. Serena gave a gentle pull, trying to detach it. If she pulled any harder, either the kitten would rip his pants or drag them down entirely. Her face heated with embarrassment. Hugh stared down in silence for a long moment before speaking. "Why don't you try calling its na