Rebirth Into My Second Chance

In my past life, he was the one who stepped in to prevent my body from being lost to the flames. He went the extra mile to confirm my DNA, and somehow, he managed to perform a miracle and save Scar Man Daniel.

Unknowingly, he had preserved every shred of evidence of my existence after death. Even though he didn't do these things for me, I still felt a deep sense of gratitude towards him.

But for now, my immediate concern was dealing with Claude.

As I hurried back to the school gates, I saw him leaning casually against his car, cigarette in hand.

Tall and strikingly handsome, he embodied every girl's dream of the quintessential elite lawyer.

In stark contrast to Max's unattainable aura, Claude seemed more down-to-earth, more akin to the everyday joys and sorrows visible to the common folk rather than Max's almost divine stature.

The moment our eyes met, I could see a mix of anger and anticipation in his gaze.

He had been waiting for me.

"Get in," he commanded, snuffing out his cigarette with his bare hand and tossing it into a nearby trash can before opening the car door for me.

"I've actually been tied up with school stuff these past few days. Claudy, couldn't you have found a better time to give Kate and me some space? You showing up now just to check if I'm at school seems a bit much, don't you think? I haven't been out causing trouble," I protested, making no move to get into the car.

around, I wasn't about to

moment before asking, "So, coming

to check up on me, not because

problem with that?" Although I felt guilty, I had gotten better at acting, and my response sounded convincingly genuine. "It

help but ask, "Between me and Kate, you'd choose Kate,

I just wanted

"Just focus on your own business. Stop bothering Kate."

her you'd choose," I said

none of

he climbed into the driver's seat and drove

response was as good as saying he chose Kate over

frustration before heading

had to pass through

earlier. This

dim light

a

group of thugs smoking.

Man from my