Chapter 0384

I held on to the seat's armrest as the plane touched down. A certain panic overcomes me as I think of what will be awaiting me. What will be waiting for me and Lilly.

It continues to rise as I think of introducing her to the life I left behind years ago. The panic grips me as I imagine the questions she'll have. Not only about my past, but also about Gabriel. I almost pass out when I think of how I'll answer those questions.

I know I've hidden a lot from her. That's what worries me. That she won't understand and that she'll get mad when she realizes just how many secrets I've kept from her.

"Breathe, Harper... Breathe."

I hear his voice slowly whispering in my ear. I hold on to it as I try to fight my way away from the fog and darkness.

"Is she okay?"

My sweet daughter asks. Her voice tinged with worry.

"I think she's having a panic attack," Gabriel replies gently.

back and overcome the panic that was threatening to drown me. I couldn't let her see

"Mom?"

down, I open my eyes. I find her worried

try to assure her. "I'm fine, Honey. Stop worrying, I just got a little bit

but I can see she doesn't fully believe me. She has loads of questions and is just waiting for the perfect

He gestures for us to follow him and we do. In that moment, I felt like a lamb being led

about to get out of the plane when I remembered something and stopped, making Lilly

Why did you stop?"

her,

now?" His irritation was very, damn well clear in his

"What about the paparazzi?"

me. I didn't want Lilly get a hint of what's going on. Luckily, she was too busy rubbing

that," he answered. "I'm not ready for word about Lilly

relief, I nod

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