A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging from Dust novel Chapter 740

Silas said, “It’s not healthy, you know. Animals are just like people, if they get too chubby, they can get sick.”

Eamon blinked. “Really? I thought a little extra fluff was a good thing?”

Silas shook his head. “Being skinny isn’t good, but being too fat is even worse. Million’s been hanging out with you a lot lately, looks like he’s not getting enough exercise, and maybe you’re sneaking him too many treats.”

He frowned, a little more serious now. “It can actually shorten his life.”

“Wait, seriously?” Eamon glanced over his shoulder, then quickly snatched the drumstick out of Million’s paws.

Million, mid-chomp, froze in disbelief. His big black eyes stared up at Eamon, utterly bewildered. He clearly couldn’t understand why his precious chicken leg had just been swiped. I mean, he’d already eaten so much today. Wouldn’t one more drumstick be fine?

“Woof?” Million tried to protest, letting out a little yip.

“You’re practically a furry soccer ball at this point, buddy. You really can’t eat any more, or you’ll just puff up even more,” Eamon scolded gently.

Calliope crossed her arms, raising an eyebrow. “Million, you seriously need some exercise. You’re probably as out of shape as Eamon’s old armchair.”

Million just let out a long sigh.

“Really, look at that belly, round as a pumpkin,” Calliope added, chuckling. She’d never expected Eamon to have such a knack for spoiling pets.

Million hadn’t always looked pudgy. He just had long fur, so he always looked a bit round, but was actually a healthy weight. Ever since he started sticking close to Eamon, though, Calliope was convinced Million had gotten chunky for real.

All that fluff hid a lot, but when he got wet, it was clear he’d turned into a little butterball. The way his white fur shone only made him look more plump.

Million tried to look down at his own belly, maybe to check the damage, but he couldn’t really see over his own fluff. After a couple of unsuccessful attempts, he just looked defeated.

“Oh, no, no! You kids go have your fun. What would an old man like me do tagging along? I’d just slow you down!” Eamon chuckled. “Besides, I’ve got Million to keep me company. That’s more than enough for me.”

He shrugged again, clearly content.

“Oh, and by the way,” Silas said, turning to Eamon, “Gideon stopped by earlier, didn’t he? What did he want?”

“Oh, that?” Eamon sighed. “It’s always about the company with him. He never wanted to manage the place properly, and now he regrets it. Wants me to help him smooth things over! He thinks Calista’s not up for it, says he’s too young.”

Eamon glanced at Silas. “What do you think? Is Calista cut out for it, or is Gideon right?”

Silas thought for a moment. “Calista might be a little green, but he’s hardworking, and honestly, he’s got more talent than he does. I trust him a lot more than I trust Gideon.”