Rebirth Into My Second Chance

The next day, Kate showed up at the villa where our wedding had taken place, looking for me. I was coming down the stairs when she caught me halfway.

"Claire, I heard Claude locked you up. I came especially to give you a break." At that moment, she was like an angel to me.-

I knew she and Claude were in love, but she seemed harmless. I was too soft-hearted and wanted to step aside for them.

"Kate, thank you. I owe Richard a lot and wanted to pick him up from jail. After all, I'm his only family in this world."

Kate patted my head and said, "I know it's hard on you. I've talked to Claude. It's not your fault you ended up in his bed. You're innocent. I don't mind it. You only need to tell Mrs. Hart you're divorcing Claude."

I didn't know how to respond. I knew Claude disliked me. A forced relationship is never sweet, but Kate's open desire for me to end my marriage was still upsetting.

I wanted the divorce, too. It was better to part ways amicably than stay with someone who resented you. But Gabrielle objected, even threatening to take her life as a way to repay my parents' kindness if I went through with the divorce.

I hesitated, "I...."

"I know it's tough, but you won't be happy with Claude. Claude will only torment you. I can't stand to see it. Is there anything you're struggling with? I can help you escape from the Hart family." Suddenly, she grabbed my hand tightly, looking at me with determination. I was moved, yet still hesitant. "Kate, I...."

Before I could finish, Kate stumbled backward, pulling me with her as we tumbled down the stairs.

in my abdomen and couldn't scream before

rushed over, pushing past me to lift Kate, who had injured

My arm hurts so much. I can't lift it." Kate leaned into Claude's embrace, her voice

gently, "You're too kind. I saw it. She pushed you.

cold as ice, "If anything serious happens to Kate's arm, I'll

Kate, "I'll get you

hurts so much." I felt something bleeding out of me, the pain almost

even now?" He

made me curl up, blood pooling beneath me. "Help...

by until I woke up. I was still on the floor, the blood dried around me. I barely managed to use the stair railing to pull myself up. The villa was empty except for the servant at the door, who was instructed not to let me

to the hospital." I staggered to the door, pale as a ghost, the servant scared and ready to take

I stepped outside, Claude returned with Kate, who was fine after the check-up, ready to take care of

face darkened. "Didn't I say you couldn't leave this house without my permission?

I begged. "I'm bleeding."

didn't you say you were hurt

blood's dried. There's no need to go to the