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.

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

"Mom?"

open my eyes. I find her worried ones staring at

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

she doesn't fully believe me. She has loads of questions and is just waiting for the perfect time to ask.

belt and then stand. He gestures for us to follow him and we do. In that moment, I felt like a lamb being led to the slaughterhouse. My anxiety is

plane when I remembered something and stopped, making Lilly

did you stop?" she asked, but I was

hearing her, turns his

is it now?" His irritation was very, damn well clear

"What about the paparazzi?"

and looked behind me. I didn't want Lilly get a hint of what's going on. Luckily, she was too busy rubbing her nose to catch

already taken care of that," he answered. "I'm not ready for word about Lilly

in relief, I nod my

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