Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 180

I frowned slightly. My fellow researcher, Allen Ramsey, was also known for his obsession with experiments, much like me. We weren't social butterflies, which meant we spent most of our days in the lab, making us academic siblings in arms. And then there was the fact that he was Director Ramsey's son. Director Ramsey had tried playing matchmaker between us, but he eventually gave up, given my rather frosty demeanor.

"We'll go," I urged. "Director Ramsey is counting on us for this material project. Without the materials, we're pretty much stuck."

Allen agreed, "Okay, I'll swing by your place to pick you up. If I'm driving, I won't drink, and since you're a lady, you'll likely be spared, too."

With a nod, I returned to my apartment to change out my black dress, which felt too formal compared to my usual white tee and jeans combo.

After checking the date, I realized it had been a month since my last period. If I were pregnant, I'd need another week to be sure. I had been holding out for that day.

there been any recent cases with burned bodies? I'd like to come over and practice my autopsy skills." But I couldn't tell who Ronald

at the moment," he stammered before quickly

didn't matter. Since he moved out and had his driver deliver birth control to me, resentment had grown deep within

was in thought, the doorbell rang.

drenched to

around me. "Claire, I'm getting married, and you're not even a bit upset? Why have you changed so much in just two months? You once said you'd only

naive and misspoke back then, and I'm sorry. But you're getting married tomorrow. Showing up here now will make Kate use this against me. I'm an orphan,

me kidnapped or

you all the support you need. I'll always be there for you." Claude's efforts were all for the firm's

I refused because he was the storm in my life, not the

to close the door, but he blocked it with