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.

her eyes. “Chris, once we’re back, let’s grab something spicy. There’s this place in Wront I used to go to with Pattie.

of Maia’s favorite spots with Pattie, especially

a gentle nod, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Sounds good. It’s been a while since I’ve had anything

a quiet grumble came from

her eyes twinkling with playful mischief. “Then

the clouds parted as the aircraft began its descent

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

away. Instead, her fingers gently closed around

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in the hush between them, a simple glance saying

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

outside — only to be met with a sudden burst of chaos. A crowd had already formed, packed with eager fans and reporters, cameras flashing

spotted Maia by the carousel, snapped a