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As the woman activated her skills, the wood began growing out from all around Daniel without any signs of stopping.

While it grew bigger and longer, the woods began sprouting out leaves and flowers, creating a mesmerizing sight where nature surrounded him.

Eventually, those woods emitted a bizarre kind of energy that traveled and transferred through his body and as time passed by, his pain began subsidizing and he managed to regain his breath. 

When it ended, she retracted back into those woods as though nothing had happened at all.

Once again, knowing that her time with him had ended here, she forced a yearning smile before giving a kiss on his forehead while pretending to ignore three intensive stares.

Although she wouldn't be allowed to meet him again, there was no way she will stop or give up here.

Someday, she will once again return to those happy times, and she will use or do anything to achieve that even if she needs to kill. 

It wouldn't matter to her if she has to destroy her bond with her sister. As long as Daniel can be hers, her life would be so much more beautiful.

Her eyes glowed darker at the thought of grooming him and marrying and becoming her husband. It made her hot and her obsession grew.

Daniel Pov 

I had no idea what happened to me or why I would be struck with a strange occurrence of dizziness.

The last thing I can remember is falling into my mum's arms, from there on, the whole world became blank.

An unknown source of pain began attacking my body which could be felt even though I'm in a deep slumber. 

Over time, the pain became worse and worse, and it reached the level of intolerance. From where or why this pain came, I truly have no idea.

However, I believed it had something to do with the awakening process which worried me.

At a certain point in time, I feel pleased by a strange kind of liquid pouring down through my body. All of the pain and dizziness started to wave away, and eventually, I feel better. 

I can feel my body condition getting better with this energy. As I started to gain back consciousness, I slowly opened my eyes only to be greeted by a huge pair of balloons.

Of course, without a doubt, it's my mom who jumped on me as it was not the first time that this kind of incident happened before.

Every time I pass out due to exhaustion or being sick, the first thing that I will be greeted with when regaining consciousness, it'd be either my mom or my sisters. 

"How are you feeling my dear? Did you feel better now or is there any uncomfortable pain that's hurting you? If it does, please tell mommy"

Mom embraced me and tightened her chest against my face. Her hands were around my back as though not allowing my body to be free.

Gazing at her eyes, she showed concerns and worries that if I don't answer, she'd probably believe there was something wrong with me. 

Accepting her hug, I leaned against her chest for a comfortable position, and yes...if there's anything in the world that I believe is the most relaxing place, it'd be mom's chest.

Whenever mom embraces my body, I feel nothing could ever hurt me and the sound of her heartbeat transmitted to my ear relaxes my body and brings peace to my mind.  I guess I am a mommy's boy...

"I feel better mom..." I replied simply. There's no need to question why I am at home instead of at the awakening headquarters because mom would've immediately brought me back home the moment something happened.

This doesn't happen once or twice, but more than that to the point, that it became natural and a habit. 

Eventually, after moments of caressing, mom released her body from me, but why did her eyes seem lonely? I wonder why though.

It's kind of strange that every time mom, Selaine, and Renia would often express the same expression which somehow saddens my heart by a small margin.

Nonetheless, those strange void eyes were gone seconds later. Should I search online about these bizarre experiences? 

"Come on dear, it's time for dinner and mommy had prepared special dishes to celebrate the day of your awakening" She offered her hand to me with a dashing smile that could lighten up the darkest places.

Needless to say, I accepted it and followed her to the kitchen floor where upon arriving, Sis Selaine and Renia were preparing and placing the dishes on the table. 

With the same reaction, as my mom did previously, both of them ran toward me and began to snuggle their body against mine.

They showered my cheeks with kisses of love and I couldn't tell them how I wanted more.

As much as I denied it, I don't think I can live without them because they mean the whole world to me.

I couldn't imagine what'd happen if mom didn't decide on adopting me. 

I fear that alternate reality and my body trembles at this thought. I'm truly glad and fortunate that I can be part of this family. 

"Oh? Look who is embarrassed now! It seems my Lil brother wants more of it" Reina teased and stretched my cheek. 

"Reina, stop it. Can't you see Daniel doesn't like your harsh treatment? If you keep on doing this, I believe he'd start to hate you"

Selaine pushed her away and protected me like how a lioness would protect her cub.

If there's a similarity between her and me, it'd be the color of our eyes. 

Selaine and Reina have silvery-white hair, but the color of their eyes differs from one another.

Simply say, their eyes represent the color of their elements, which means, Selaine has dark blue eyes while Renia was burning like the sun. 

"Ah! No fair, I wouldn't allow you to hog Daniel to all yourselves and there's no way Daniel would hate me because he loves me"

She proudly claimed like a champion. True enough, never would I imagine myself hating on them, and if I ever did...it would be the most hideous and deadly sin.