Hana’s sudden intervention, coupled with the visible relief on her face, seemed to communicate to the bear that Peter was not a threat but a potential ally. With a subtle change in its stance, the bear turned away, suggesting that both Hana and Peter should follow its lead.
The sudden charge of the bear left Peter in a state of shock, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground. Gasping for breath, he turned to Hana, his eyes wide with confusion and concern, and asked urgently, “What’s going on? What are we chasing here?”