Renxian's eyes widened, his breath uneven, and beads of sweat adorned his skin. The intense heat from the fire enveloped him, every detail vivid and believable. These vivid dreams surfaced after Janette revealed the story of his mother, Rensani—a name newly etched in his understanding.
Still tormented by his father who continued to hunt him, Renxian seemed to have a hard time facing all that fear. The man seemed to be playing with his mind, appearing at will and making him helpless. Even though he had not met, only in dreams, he could feel his cruelness.
Struggling to rise from the soft mattress, Renxian paused, catching his breath before standing. On the bed, Siuxa and Niara slept peacefully, their eyes locked in an unspoken connection, briefly lifting Renxian's spirits amid his challenges.
