Rebirth Into My Second Chance

I got back to Crestview Metropolis late, so I ended up riding back to the apartment with Max. But when we got there, Tracey was waiting right at his apartment door.

"Max, the product launch is tomorrow. Alan cared deeply about this project, so I came over tonight to discuss some details."

Tracey ignored me, prompting me to tilt my head toward Max and say, "Should I make myself scarce? But I'm so hungry. You did say we'd have dinner together for the rest of our lives, didn't you?" I pouted, feigning dissatisfaction.

Max's eyes sparkled with amusement, but his tone was cold and unaffected when he turned to Tracey. "The product launch is all set."

Tracey seemed eager to say more, but Max asked me, "Weren't you going to cook? We're out of groceries. Let's get some."

With that, the tall figure turned and pulled me into the elevator. As the doors closed, I glimpsed Tracey's scowling face.

Suddenly, I let go of Max's hand and laughed coldly, "Aren't you afraid she'll try to kill me?"

Max frowned slightly. "She won't get the chance."

I doubted his confidence, considering the car accident was her doing.

to Tracey but didn't. Whether they were engaged,

we reached the ground floor, I suggested,

hadn't experienced

"Sure." But he agreed.

join you?" Always one to

decline, I smiled. "Of course, the

slight

was close to the orphanage where Richard used to take me. I doubted

en

Even if it's tasty, isn't the hygiene a bit concerning?" Tracey didn't outright express her disdain, but she was uncomfortable. Max remained silent,

I was at the orphanage, Richard loved bringing me here." I deliberately mentioned the orphanage and Richard, curious how Tracey would

casually helped Max with his plate as if they'd always

to prepare the dressings, Tracey followed. For some reason, having

"Leave Max, leave Silverlake City, and I'll give

at her.