With the last bite, he speedily chewed his food and drank the remaining milk in one gulp, almost choking in his haste.
"Hey, slow down." Nanny Rosita's hand immediately held him by the shoulder, stopping him before he could bolt out of the room.
"I've finished my food. Can I now go outside?" He politely said, beaming at his nanny with a sweet smile, even giving the older woman a pleading look.
He looked down excitedly at his new best friend, who had finished its food in a flash and had been patiently waiting for him, lying lazily on its stomach at his feet.
"Come on, Kenji." He beckoned the large Labrador once his nanny gave him a nod, patting him on the back to follow him. "Let's play outside." Rushing to the back door.
The dog obediently obeyed, as if it had known its new master for a long time. Wagging its tail, Kenji strode behind the young boy until they reached the courtyard.
