Chapter 210: Hidden Realities

**Thelma Zane’s POV** To confirm my growing suspicion, I needed answers to a few critical questions. “When these humans appeared, what condition were they in? Were they panting, like they’d just walked a long distance, or were they calm and relaxed?” “They were panting,” Dorothy replied immediately. “Everyone looked exhausted. You could tell their steps were heavy, and their limbs seemed weak. They had clearly been through a long journey.” “Did any of them glance back at where they came from? Or show any expressions of surprise, excitement, or disbelief?” Dorothy hesitated. “I’m not sure. I didn’t focus on that, but Emmett mentioned seeing a few of the younger ones looking a bit excited. What are you thinking?” Her answer pieced together something that had been gnawing at the back of my mind. The long trek, the visible exhaustion, the excitement of the younger members—these details pointed to a peculiar possibility. “What if what we’re seeing isn’t entirely real?” I m