Rebirth Into My Second Chance

The medical record didn't have a single word about my pregnancy.

My hands started to tremble uncontrollably as I placed the file on the bed and curled into myself, knees to chest.

So, was the pain of parting too much last time that this time around, he didn't want to be my child?

"You..." Max started to say something, but as I looked up at him, my eyes blurred with tears, my lips trembling downwards, he stopped himself.

Silence enveloped the room.

"Could you give me a moment alone, please?"

Max frowned slightly but turned and left, giving me the space I needed.

I should have thanked him. After all, he was the one who ended up saving me.

No sooner had he left than I forced myself up, intending to head to the maternity ward for another check-up. Was it possible that I was indeed not pregnant? Last time, by this phase, I was definitely expecting. And in 6088, my body felt like it had been through a wringer, aching all over.

few steps out, a heated argument from one of the

voice, seething with anger. This time, Claude

full well it was your scheme, why would I choose you? As for Claire Floyd, she's still of use to me, so you'd best not lay a finger on her." I froze

Claude was playing me with a

mean so little to you?" Kate's voice broke, eerily reminiscent of the time

would force me to

you and Claire Floyd?

laid a hand on my mother, Kate, any semblance of affection I had for you vanished. If you're not willing to cooperate, I can

how heartless he could be. And to think Kate fought over him as if he

do with this kidnapping. No matter how

I was about

from behind. "Dr. Floyd, what are you doing here? Dr. Hilton is looking for you, the psychologist is

people inside must have heard

turned around and coldly made my way back to my

suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cry, collapsing into his