Chapter 0090

Sarah

I felt a chill run down my body, as her words sank in. But I didn't even have time to react or think, because she was grabbing at her throat and gasping for air.

Ava was having a panic attack. Her face was a blundering red and her mouth was wide open.

“Ava! Ava, take a deep breath,” I struggled out of bed and reached for her. My back was beginning to ache, but I ignored it.

“Deep breaths, Ava… follow my lead,” I instructed, maintaining eye contact. “In… and out. Just like that, love… Slowly.”

We kept at it for a while and finally exhausted, she settled into my arms. Gently, I led her to the bed and tucked her in.

Her hand felt limp in mine when I held it. “You know what that means, Sarah. Now you know why I can't stay here. We are not safe here.”

“Shhh…” I brushed the hair from her face. “Let's not talk about this right now. We can think of what to do tomorrow.”

She nodded, weakly, and my heart broke at the sight. Ava has never appeared weak to me, not once. But here she was ter