Chapter 787. Dying Inside

Zave Ambrose

I assumed that she walked away but apparently, she just took Fayera and joined Lexcis at the other side of the table. The latter was watching her the entire time and the only reason he didn't intervene is because I signaled to him that I had it.

Maybe I should've let him do it...

They share a whispered conversation and Lexcis places a kiss on her hair. Chantel smiles again but I think Lexcis and I can both tell that it doesn't seem real.

"I haven't been sleeping that well." She says to the table. "I-"

"You don't have to explain yourself." Lewis interrupts. "Not to anyone else."

When she smiles at Lewis, it's a genuine one.

"Why would she imagine him?" Mera asks me once the moment is over and we're back in our room.

"She's done it before. Not sleeping gives her hallucinations. It's not that surprising that she sleeps poorly w