Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 1972

[Keep it a secret now. I'll show you when we go back to J City.]

[Good, look forward to it from now on.]

Estelle chuckled to herself and flopped back onto the bed, her phone buzzing with a new video call from Jonathan. "You didn't sleep well last night. Catch some more z's, and let me watch over you while you do."

Estelle sunk her face into the fluffy pillow, her features delicate and serene, whispering softly, "Missing you is keeping me awake."

Jonathan propped himself against the headboard, his gaze intense, "Shall I come over again?"

With a light laugh, Estelle replied, "No need, you rest up."

"Let's just sleep together, keep the video on, let me watch over you!"

Estelle blinked, her heart skipping a beat at the thought of dozing off and Jonathan seeing her all vulnerable and asleep. She quickly opened her eyes again, "I can't sleep with you watching me like that. I'm turning off the video!"

Jonathan's low chuckle filled the air, "You never had trouble sleeping when we were actually together."

"That's different!" Estelle huffed.

"Alright then, turn it off. Get some good sleep," Jonathan's voice was soft and comforting. "By the way, did you have a nightmare last night?"

Estelle hesitated for a moment, "Just some stuff from the past."

Jonathan thought she might have dreamed of her childhood again, a twinge of sympathy flashed in his eyes, "Ella, that's all behind you now."

Estelle nodded, "It's just an occasional dream."

"Keep the necklace I gave you on. It's like I'm right there with you. Sleep well."

"You too!" Estelle said with a faint smile. "Turning it off now."