Chapter 44

ELORA'S POV I was still in bed having a good sleep when my phone buzzed on the nightstand. My hand shot out from under the blanket, fumbling until I grabbed it into my hands. One glance at the screen made my lips curl into a smile. Nora. I swiped to answer. “Hi baby.” “Mommy,” she squealed. “Can you come have breakfast with me before work? Please?” My heart clenched. I hadn't seen her since my last visit to Lucian's mansion, and I missed her more than I thought. But the idea of seeing Lucian again made my chest tighten. What if he was home? What if I see him with Maya and fall apart again?. “I sighed, so much for moving on, Elora.” I muttered to myself. But this wasn't about him. It's about my daughter. Even if she only asks to see me when she's not getting enough attention from Lucian and Maya, she's still my daughter and saying no to her seems difficult at times. “Of course, sweetie. I'll be there soon.” She cheered on the other end, and I imagine her bouncing up and down in her paja