Ruifang is Candace’s late mother. She faced the challenge of losing part of her identity after immigrating to America, which shaped her strict and disciplinarian role in Candace's upbringing.

Zhigang is Candace’s late father. He moved the family to the United States for better financial opportunities, embodying the values of hard work and the pursuit of the American dream.

Bob is an ex-IT worker and leader of a survivor group after societal collapse. He creates a hierarchy within an abandoned facility and considers Candace’s pregnancy as a source of hope for the group.

Jonathan is Candace’s ex-boyfriend and the father of her unborn child. He is a freelance writer with anti-capitalist views who encourages Candace to leave her corporate job and pursue her artistic interests.

Balthasar is an Operations Director at Phoenix Ltd. in Shenzhen. He discusses Candace’s Chinese heritage with her and communicates the impact of Shen Fever, providing perspective on her cultural connections.

Blythe is an employee at Spectra who transitions from the Bibles product coordination to the Art department. She embodies the confidence and social connections Candace feels she lacks.