What evolutionary history supports sapient felines?

So, I have a story in which all of humanity flee's the Earth. The reason as to why they left is out of the scope of the question. After they leave, I want for the domestic house cat (or some other small cat) to develop sapience in the new human-less world, but how do I justify this?

What evolutionary steps would be required to have a house cat evolve sapience? if this cannot happen, how close can I get to it? How soon?

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