Rebirth Into My Second Chance

"Time for your pills," Max announced, cradling a glass of water as he perched at the edge of my bed.

Through my groggy haze, I could barely make out the white pills and the glass he held, but my head kept flopping back. With no other choice, he gently supported my neck to help me swallow the pills. "Bitter..." I instinctively spat out the pills because they were so bitter.

Seemingly of their own accord, my arms wrapped around Max's waist. "You're so warm. I'm cold..."

"Take your pills, and you'll warm up," Max assured me.

"So bitter. I don't want to," I whined, turning my head away stubbornly.

But then, the next moment, he held my chin, and suddenly, something soft pressed against my lips, followed by the bitter taste mixed with the smooth texture of water sliding down my throat. I sucked in greedily. However, he quickly pulled away. As he did, my body, unwilling to let go, bit down on his lip, but he still pushed me away, muttering, "Taking advantage."

Perhaps the medicine was starting to work. I no longer felt as cold or desperate for a warm embrace. I lay there obediently, on the verge of sleep yet still vaguely aware. I could sense Max waking and leaving my room, the actions slowly registering in my mind. My consciousness was beginning to clear up a bit.

What had I just done to Max? Did he say I was taking advantage? Was he talking about me taking advantage of him or him of me? Oh God, I instinctively pulled the covers over my head.

Ms. Floyd feeling any better?" I heard Ronald's voice coming from

her medicine," Max replied,

asked, "Your lip. What

me who had bitten

Max's response, but I heard Ronald burst into laughter. "Dr. Hilton, why did you choose her after all

in all her medical courses, especially

analyzed my qualifications. Indeed, it was because of my strong performance in those areas that I secured a research

surgeries. A Hart family darling, no matter how hard you are on her, she is still a precious lady, yet

anymore. I drifted off into a

dawn, I finally

my eyes from the glaring light, felt sore all over my body. The bumps

spotted a bruise on my forehead. My hair was a total mess, and my clothes were