Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Claude's got his ways to keep me down, that's for sure.

He's after Kate, yet he can't seem to let me go.

The only reason I can think of is he's worried about his reputation. I mean, if a high-profile lawyer can't take care of the daughter of the person who saved his life, what would people say? Talk about being possessive.

"An internship is a great opportunity. Do well, and you might just land a scholarship. Make sure you report to the hospital tomorrow."

I nodded in agreement, grateful for the lifeline my professor had thrown me.

Claude's trying to sabotage my future, no doubt about it.

Lucky for me, I had my credit card on me. With some cash in my pocket, I could still make a play.

No sooner had I left the professor's office than I got a call from Kate. Annoying people always know when to bombard you.

"What's up?"

in the best of moods, but she didn't seem to take offense. "Claire, I'd like to take you out for a meal and

even decline, she continued, "Claude and I both see you as a little sister. You've been a bit rebellious lately, moving out and living on your own. Mrs. Hart hasn't heard yet, and it would really break her heart

ran into those two this morning, it's been one hassle after another, all

approached me with a gentle smile. "How about considering this as a dinner invite

let her lead me into her

we arrived at a restaurant styled like a classic American diner,

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saw you, I thought you were so beautiful, it was almost intimidating," she said while getting me a glass of milk.

family's cows lived better than most people, I wouldn't have thought

taste was nowhere near the Hilton family's standards, but I

was a far cry from

sips when the door to

me. If you

obviously felt guilty about

he think that after being humiliated at