Chapter 139

Amelia's POV

As I made my way through the forest, the familiar sight of the towering oak tree greeted me like an old friend. Its gnarled branches reached out to me, casting dappled shadows upon the forest floor as if beckoning me closer. With each step, the soft crunch of leaves beneath my feet echoed through the tranquil air, a comforting melody that soothed my restless soul. The canopy above filtered the sunlight into a dappled mosaic of light and shadow, casting a sense of enchantment over the secluded grove where the ancient oak stood sentinel.

Finally reaching the familiar spot beneath the oak tree, I settled down on the moss-covered ground and waited patiently, a small bag of treats clutched in my hand. It wasn't long before I heard the faint rustle of leaves, and my heart skipped a beat in anticipation as not long later the wild mouse emerged from its hiding place.

With a little delighted smile, I extended my hand, offering the mouse a handful of nuts and seeds as a token of gr