Liam’s POV
“No!” Aliya sobbed as she tossed in her sleep, jolting me awake.
“Mama?” I called out, rubbing the sleep from my eyes and switching on the bedside lamp.
Her forehead was drenched in sweat as tears streamed down her face. “Don’t leave, please!” Aliya screamed even louder.
“Baby, it’s just a dream,” I said, shaking her gently. “Wake up.”
Aliya shot up hastily, her breathing rapid as she grasped her chest. I wrapped my arms around her as she melted into my embrace, letting out silent sobs.
“It’s just a dream,” I kept reassuring her as I stroked her back softly.
We stayed like that for a while before she finally let go. Her teary eyes pierced through me, and my chest ached seeing her cry.
“I’m sorry for waking you,” her soft voice came through.
“There’s nothing to b
