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Cherry was in deep slumber, on the verge of being ensnared by her own nightmares when a piercing scream jolted her awake.

Her eyes snapped open, and she sprang upright from the bed, instantly alert to confront whatever threat had caused the scream. But she quickly realized that it was Berezira who was having a nightmare.

The girl would have normally slept in Ixora's room, but Cherry couldn't explain how she had shifted and ended up encouraging the girl to lie beside her. Now, Berezira was firmly ensnared by her night terrors.

"Hey, it's alright. It's okay. I'm here with you," Cherry whispered, gently nudging the girl to pull her away from the clutches of her nightmares.

Berezira's eyes widened as she stared at Cherry, but it was obvious that she wasn't truly seeing her. Cherry, too, had experienced her share of nightmares.

"Ma'am Ixora!" Berezira gasped in her half-asleep state, throwing her arms around Cherry and clinging to her tightly.

It was the first time the girl had confused th