Holly curled up obediently in my arms. I rubbed my temples, trying to ease the pain, but it only made it worse, the ache
intensifying until sweat began to bead on my forehead.
After learning everything, Christina took Paxton to the lounge, allowing him one last chance to see me.
Holly threw herself into Christina’s arms, crying out, “Meredith doesn’t feel well!”
Christina immediately became worried. “What happened? Did you overexert yourself again?”
I shook my head at Christina, then turned to Paxton, my tone light. “Christina, I remembered something.”
+20 Bonus
In the lounge, only Paxton and I remained. Christina had learned about my past from Paxton, who explained that he had come to
take me back. While Christina was angry, she knew it was my decision to make.
She told me it was my life, and no one, not even her, should decide what happens to me.
“Leah, you remember me, don’t you?” Paxton stepped forward, wanting to hold me, but hesitated for fear of angering me. Hence,
he stood there awkwardly.
When I didn’t respond, Paxton continued, “I’ve been looking for you for so long. Leah, they all said you were dead, but I didn’t
believe it. Now that I’ve found you-”
