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.

out, a heated argument

see you," came Kate's voice, seething with anger. This time, Claude had

own making. Knowing 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 by the door, the familiar

playing me with a sob

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

else would force me

you and Claire

any semblance of affection I had for you vanished. If you're not willing to cooperate, I can easily make your murder and kidnapping scheme public. Are you ready to endure

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

kidnapping. No matter how the kidnappers try to drag my name through

was

nurse tapped my shoulder from behind. "Dr. Floyd, what are you doing here? Dr. Hilton is looking

inside must have

made

Max, I suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cry, collapsing into