Tiny baby monkey Lily had only wanted a cuddle—a moment of warmth from her mother, Libby. But instead of comfort, she was met with cold rejection.
Libby, already agitated and restless, suddenly turned and pushed Lily away harshly with her hand. Lily tumbled backward, landing on the ground with a soft thud. The moment her bottom hit the floor, she burst into heartbreaking cries.
Her little arms flailed as she tried to reach her mother again, eyes wide, full of tears. But Libby didn’t turn around. She kept grooming herself, ignoring the baby who only wanted love.
Lily’s tantrum grew louder—a mix of confusion, hurt, and longing. She stomped her tiny feet, clung to the wall, and let out sharp, desperate wails. She didn’t understand why her mom, the one she trusted most, had suddenly rejected her.
A nearby caretaker quickly approached, kneeling beside the sobbing infant. Lily didn’t resist—she collapsed into the caregiver’s arms, burying her head in the warm chest, still trembling. The human gently rocked her, whispering soft reassurances and offering a small bottle of milk.
Slowly, her cries softened. But her eyes stayed fixed on her mother in the distance—still waiting, still hoping.
