Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 860:

“You were reaching out like you were trying to hold onto something,” Chris said, his voice calm and soothing. “Was it a nightmare?”

Only then did Maia notice how tightly her hand was gripping Chris’ forearm.

Heat rose to her cheeks as she quickly let go. “Yeah… I was falling in my dream.”

The moment Maia spoke, a few nearby passengers glanced her way. Talk of falling mid-flight wasn’t something most people wanted to hear.

Before Maia could smooth things over with a light comment, her stomach gave a loud, unmistakable growl.

That did it — her face turned an even deeper shade of red, and she immediately cast her eyes downward.

Chris smiled slightly and pressed the service button, ordering some food for Maia.

with a spark in her eyes. “Chris, once we’re back, let’s grab something spicy. There’s

spots with Pattie, especially when she

Maia a gentle nod, a faint smile playing on his lips.

cue, a quiet grumble came from his

eyes twinkling

the clouds parted as the aircraft began its descent

and wrapped his hand around Maia’s, which still felt a little cold to the

his quiet relief, Maia didn’t pull away. Instead,

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between them, a simple glance saying more than

Once the doors opened, Chris and Maia made their way down the mobile stairs and

baggage claim, retrieved their luggage, and stepped outside — only to be met with a sudden

Maia by the carousel, snapped a quick photo, and posted it