Rebirth Into My Second Chance

I was staring intently at the hem of his shirt, trying to discern something, anything, but it seemed like there was nothing to see.

"Ronald mentioned you did a thorough job with the report last time, wants you on board again."

"Did we fail to catch the culprit last time?" I asked, nibbling on my lip, a question that had been burning on my tongue. I thought maybe following the trail of the culprit could lead us somewhere.

But Max gave me a stern look, "There are things we do not inquire about."

After all, when it came to the case details, Max usually kept his cards close to his chest.

I looked down, pondering over how to unearth some leads when Max said, "If you're that curious, I'll ask Ronald for you today."

I couldn't help but smile at that.

Finding a lead on the culprit in this life seemed unlikely. But if given the chance, I was willing to give it a shot.

After completing the autopsy work at the detective squad, Max handed over the items to Ronald and casually asked, "Did we ever catch the culprit from last time?"

Ronald seemed a bit frustrated, "We finally caught him, but the guy committed suicide. Thought we could close the case, but now there's someone out there using the same M.O. We're thinking it's not a solo act but a group." Ronald was about to continue when he glanced at me and decided, "Better not scare the young lady here. You know, you shouldn't go hiking alone. It's always the girls who go off by themselves who end up in trouble."

I frowned slightly.

life, I too had an incident while hiking. So, before my own misfortune, many innocent

a way to get Kate to ask me to go hiking with

would surely encounter those

"Scared you? Maybe I shouldn't bring

up at him, my eyes

be okay," I murmured, biting my lower lip and shaking

him, I felt somewhat dispirited as

about I treat you two to dinner?" Ronald suddenly offered, pulling me

okay, I don't

I didn't want to

"Let's go together."

simply grabbed

him, still pondering over how to get Kate to invite me for a hike, Max asked, "Something on your

always seemed to see right through

"No, nothing," I lied.

the meal, Max hardly spoke to me. They chose a regular diner, nothing

offered to

off at visit

going b mement, I said, "I think I'll