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.

was threatening to drown me.

"Mom?"

last of my panic down, I open my eyes. I find her worried

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

shifts from mine to Gabriel's and then back to mine. She nods her head, but I can see she doesn't fully believe me. She has loads of questions and is just waiting for the perfect time to ask. "Good then... Let's fu-

He gestures for us to follow him and we do. In that moment, I felt

about to get out of the plane when I remembered something

seriously, mom? Why did you stop?" she asked, but

her, turns

now?" His irritation was very,

"What about the paparazzi?"

of what's going on. Luckily, she was too busy rubbing her nose to catch what

that," he answered. "I'm not

I nod my

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