There was no reason for Mom Libby to act so cold toward her little baby, Leo. The morning in the jungle began peacefully, with the sunshine gently touching the leaves and Leo playfully rolling in the dust, waiting for his mom’s love. But suddenly, Libby turned away, ignoring him completely. The little baby didn’t understand what he had done wrong. His tiny face showed pure disappointment, his eyes wide with confusion and sadness.
Leo tried again and again to reach his mother. He softly touched her arm, made small baby sounds, and looked into her eyes, hoping she would smile back or at least hold him close. But instead, Libby pushed him away. The little monkey stumbled backward into the dusty ground, looking lost and heartbroken. His fur became dirty and his little body looked tired, but his heart hurt even more.
Around him, other monkeys watched quietly. Some seemed to pity Leo, while others simply carried on. Leo sat alone for a long time, hugging his knees, staring at his mom from afar. Every now and then, he let out a tiny cry — not from pain, but from disappointment.
Mom Libby didn’t even glance his way. It was as if she had forgotten her own baby. The once-happy Leo looked fully dusty and broken, his playful sparkle gone. This sad moment showed how deep a baby’s love and need for care can be — and how painful it is when that love is left unanswered.
