Chapter 377

Mila gasped a belly deep sucking pull, head ringing like a bucket had been stuck over her and struck.

'Lea.' Papa held her in his arms. 'Lea, are you okay?'

Mila blinked the motion heavy and difficult. 'Y-yes.'

'Can you find the nightmare?'

Papa helped her sit up. The spinning slowed, and the room came back into view, Mama and Nanny watched her anxiously.

'What?' Mila couldn't make sense of the question, the ringing in her ears passing, leaving the room sharp in its quietness.

'The nightmare, can you remember the nightmare? Focus, Lea. See if you can find it.'

Mila closed her eyes and tried to let her mind wander. It didn't want to come. She wrinkled her forehead, lips twisted in a scowl and tried harder.

A soft touch on her shoulder made her eyes open. Mama smiled at her.

'Not there?'

Shocked, Mila shook her head. 'No, Mama.'