Chapter 1520

In the middle of the night, Nathaniel was jolted awake by the sound of crying. It was Adora, sitting up in bed, sobbing uncontrollably. Still groggy, Nathaniel saw her tear-streaked face and felt a pang of sadness. Her big, watery eyes were red from crying. "Adora, what's wrong? Don't be scared; I'm here. Did you have a bad dream?" Adora grabbed his hand and clung to him, her face full of fear and confusion. "I-I dreamed about Mommy. Mommy was hurt, and she didn't want me anymore…" Her sobbing made her words muffled and distorted, but Nathaniel guessed what she was trying to say as he paid extra attention. "Adora, sweetheart, your mommy would never leave you. She loves you so much. And your daddy… and I, we will always protect her. It was just a nightmare. It's not real." He spoke softly, his large hand gently patting her back to soothe her. Adora clung to his shirt, wiping her tears and snot on it as she cried. "Uncle Nate, I miss Mommy so much. Can you take me t