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."

that, he hung up. I felt like I'd stumbled upon some juicy

retrieve the package from Ronald.

got back, Mrs. Hart called me

was definitely

I texted Kate, "Kate, Mrs. Hart had the Hilton

even sent

the Hilton's chef behind the feast. She'd want to make a good impression no matter what.

corner. Aside from grad school,

"I'm all ears to whatever you

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

marrying Claude?" she suddenly asked,

fork clattering

my lips sealed,

handed me

I don't have much time left. I'm worried..." she choked up, shoulders trembling. "Mrs.

worried that if I'm not around, you'll have nobody to rely on. Cla is all alone in this world, too.