可愛 かわいがったそうだ
kawaigatta sōda

Godan Verb (ru)
Evidential Auxiliary

Expresses hearsay about a past event ("I heard that...") of 可愛がる

1. They say [someone] cherished [someone/something].; They say [someone] doted on [someone/something].

Past/Perfective
Hearsay Evidence