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.

steps out, a heated argument from one of the rooms caught

out, I don't want to see you," came Kate's voice, seething with anger.

As for Claire Floyd, she's still of use to me,

me with a sob

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

would force me to

and Claire

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

heartless he could be. And to think Kate

to do with this kidnapping. No matter how the kidnappers try to drag my name through the mud,

was about

shoulder from behind. "Dr. Floyd, what are you doing here? Dr. Hilton

people inside must have

turned around and coldly made my way back

I suddenly felt an overwhelming urge to cry,