Chapter 271. Tears in the Darkness

"Haaaa, haa, haa, haa..."

"Myne! Are you alright?"

Myne woke up, gasping for breath as if he had just emerged from the depths of the ocean, desperate for air. The first instinct upon regaining consciousness led him to touch his right cheek, which still felt hot. However, it was a sensation confined to his mind, for in reality, there was no evidence of a tight slap or any kind of pain.

Was that all just a dream? How can I remember everything so clearly? Even the slap by Mother feels so fresh, as if she's right in front of me, Myne thought, panting heavily and wiping sweat from his forehead.

"Myne! Myne! Did you have a nightmare again?" Velvet asked, shaking him slightly, her face filled with concern and tears could be seen in her panda-like eyes clearly she hadn't slept well.

Rubbing his forehead, Myne finally recollected his current situation. "Velvet, how long was I sleeping?... And why am I naked?"