Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 206

But the words got stuck in my throat, because deep down, I knew getting close to Richard would be playing with fire.

"Richard, is there anything left for us to talk about? Flowers bloom and wither, and even the most beautiful things can be destroyed, either by natural disasters or by human hands."

I knew he understood that I was referring to how he had destroyed the relationship we once had.

"Claire, you know we're at the bottom of the barrel, always fighting an uphill battle against the elite. I've been trying to pave a way for our future."

"Paving a way by killing me?"

The irony almost made me laugh out loud. Twice in my life, he had tried to kill me. What more was there to say?

"Forget it. If you refuse to see me, so be it. I've had your parents' ashes placed in my garden. They're probably enjoying the view of the poppies," his voice eerily calm, sending shivers down my spine. "Richard, you've gone too far!"

I finally understood why, initially, Max had refused to hand over the ashes to the Hart family. Because in their hands, the ashes would be in danger, just as they were near Richard when with me.

insisted, leaving Max with no choice but

to rush off to confront Richard when Max grabbed my

the Hilton family elders are causing a

Worry furrowed my brow.

Richard's madness, would he scatter my parents' ashes across

the car, Max, still worried, arranged

stepped into his home. Yet, here were poppies

he

Why bring so

respond or

Will you accept my apology? I never wanted to kill you. You know you're the one I care for

eyes, red and

lifetimes. Even though he claimed it

why would you let her take the fall for you?" This was something I never

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wanting to hurt you was wrong," he said, a fleeting look of