Rebirth Into My Second Chance

It worked like a charm. He asked, worried, "Where are you? I'll come over right now."

I rushed to explain, "My friend had a rough time at the bar-looks like someone messed with her drink or something. She's burning up. We're just college kids, too scared to call our folks. Could you bring some sort of antidote?" There was silence on Ronald's end.

Just when I thought my acting had flopped, I heard a cold, stern voice, "Kids these days always seem to find trouble. Help her out."

Max? At this hour, he was with Ronald?

Turns out their relationship wasn't as simple as being mere acquaintances.

And Max, with his icy demeanor, alongside Ronald with his sunny disposition, seemed oddly well-matched.

"Can Mr. Collins deliver it to the guardhouse at Serenity Lane Estates? I'll come out to get it."

Ronald sighed, "Girls gotta learn to look after themselves. I'll be there in 15 minutes."

I thanked him, smiling.

Then I heard him mutter to Max, "Wakey, wakey. Time for you to hit the road."

I'd stumbled upon some juicy gossip.

a detour to pick up some essentials before heading to the guardhouse to retrieve the package from Ronald.

enough, as soon as I got back, Mrs. Hart called me for afternoon tea. All sorts

was definitely aimed at

I texted Kate, "Kate, Mrs. Hart had the Hilton family's chef whip up some incredible

sent her

especially with the Hilton's chef behind the feast. She'd want to make a good impression no matter what. Mrs. Hart seemed pleased to see me enjoying the

from grad school, got any plans?" she

my head, "I'm all ears to whatever you suggest,

past life, resistance was futile. This time, I figured I'd play along, to avoid any drama

Claude?" she suddenly

shock, my fork clattering to the

lips

me her

don't have much time left. I'm worried..." she

you'll have nobody to rely on. Cla is all alone in this world, too. If you two could be together, I'd rest