Chapter 701. In Between

Lexcis Aeden Revia

That's why even though Chantel looks way too comfortable to be awakened, I do it. "Darling?" I whisper.

Chantel wakes up instantly, turning to look at me, she seems worried but calms when she sees me smile at her. I brush my hand over her hair and help her to sit upright.

"Everything is alright. They did nothing."

"That's good." She nods, giving me her sweetest smile. She looks up at Morana, "She slept the entire time."

"Thank you. She usually cries a lot. So I'm glad she didn't." Morana chuckles.

"No, she was an absolute doll. And don't thank me, you don't have to." Chantel tenderly scoops Ayla into her arms and hands her over to Ray. She kisses her tiny hand before doing so. "Good night, Ray." She smiles.

Morana thanks her one more time and bids us good night before leaving.

"I fell asleep moments after we got d