Cornelia slowed her steps.
At that moment, she looked a lot like someone trying to catch a pigeon.
She didn't dare make too much noise, but she was afraid that if she moved too slowly, she'd scare it away.
She even held her breath.
Was this a miracle?
Or was the little cat sick and unconscious?
Cornelia couldn't help wondering.
Thinking that the little cat might need help, she quickened her pace a little.
But when she reached the cat, she accidentally blocked the sunlight that had been falling on it.
It rolled over unconsciously, scratched its cheek, and went on sleeping soundly.
Cornelia was finally sure: this was a little cat that wasn't afraid of her!
An uncontrollable thrill welled up inside her. An indescribable excitement and joy surged through her body.
She felt as if her heart were beating so fast it might explode.
She patted her chest and took a deep breath.
That helped her calm down a little.
She gently set the cat food she was holding on the ground.
Then she walked over to the tree, sat beside the light-gray kitten, and gazed at it tenderly.
She watched it for several minutes, then finally couldn't resist reaching out to touch it.
Maybe the touch would startle it awake and make it run away.
But after spending so long beside it and even getting to touch it, Cornelia was already completely content.
The moment her fingers touched the kitten, it felt as if an electric current flowed from her fingertips straight to her heart.
It was fluffy and soft.
The kitten didn't resist at all.
Cornelia felt so happy.
It was like a dream.
She shook her head and pinched her cheek. At last, she couldn't help letting out a soft laugh.
She was a little