Mirages were but an optical phenomenon, refracting sceneries that existed in reality elsewhere. Since she could always see this castle, it meant somewhere in this world, there really must be a castle like it.
She took a step forward, waiting for the mirage to vanish before her eyes.
The first time the illusion of the mirage shattered, she was deeply affected. But as it occurred more frequently, she gradually became composed.
However, this time it did not shatter. The cool and refreshing lake water spread through her body starting from her toes!
It wasn't fake!
...
"Mom—you woke up." Little Miqi, wearing a sleeping cap and a pink Little Angel pajama set, walked towards Sally.
Sally snapped back to reality and reached out her hand, "Mom's little darling, don't you want to sleep a little longer?"
Little Miqi snuggled into Sally's embrace, "Mom, you were crying in your sleep did you have a nightmare?"
