The spotted dove in her arms struggled with its plump body, flapping its wings before hastily fleeing from Xu Si.
Xu Si paused for a moment.
Looking back at the thin cotton thread caught between her fingers, she gave a helpless smile.
"It ran off too fast. I was about to ask someone to bring some breadcrumbs."
"It's alright," Pei Zhen said with a smile, carefully observing the surroundings to ensure she was safe. "If it senses your kindness, it will come back."
Xu Si nodded.
Suddenly, she felt something was off.
The dove that should be free was free.
The person who should be basking in the sun had basked in the sun.
Wait... Basking in the sun...?
Xu Si instantly stood up, her body stiffening abruptly. Why was Pei Zhen behind her? It was clearly daytime!
The light, nearing dusk, was gentle, and the tree shadows held an orange-red glow. Xu Si's mind buzzed. She blinked hard, her chest felt tight, and she spun around abruptly.
The scene froze; her breath caught.
