Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 173

In the end, I didn't wait for Richard. It felt like my spirit had finally broken.

I believed I was depressed. I should have taken those antidepressants when I had the chance to prevent my soul from becoming this twisted.

Walking down the street amidst the rush of cars and people, I stood outside Haven of Hope Orphanage, where memories of laughter and joy once flourished.

I pondered, 'Were those girls, charred beyond recognition, from Haven of Hope Orphanage? Who could be so cruel to them?'

I returned to my apartment to find the seeds Richard planted for me sprouted, a sign of new beginnings. Yet, my new beginning was as fragile as that tiny sprout, snuffed out at any time.

I pulled out a bottle of sleeping pills. I thought about taking them to escape into sleep, but then I decided against it. The turmoil within was mine alone to understand.

Knock. Knock. Richard was outside, ringing the doorbell and knocking frantically. "Claire, open up. Don't scare me like this."

I tucked the sleeping pills away and opened the door, greeting him with indifference. "I'm fine. What's all the fuss about?"

upset you when I said I didn't believe in your rebirth? I've

hug him back because I knew his belief was to

reborn after

is possible, especially if

in. The seeds have sprouted." I decided not to dwell on

to target pregnant women after being

you thinking about?" Richard seemed to notice

with Richard, but he immediately covered his head. No, Max warned

He left swiftly.

wine myself, contemplating how to get

two wine glasses and

a robe and

light, but he frowned upon

looking for someone to have a drink with. Since you've forbidden Richard from drinking with me, you'll

stepped aside, and I walked