Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 213

Chapter 213

When I got on board, Kearney was shaking with anger. "Claire Floyd, you're just a small-town nobody. Just because your parents are gone and there's no one to tame you doesn't mean we won't find a way." Helen closed the door behind us, muffling any further outbursts from him.

But his message was clear: he intended to dig up my relatives to use them against me.

Leaning back in my seat, I thought about my relatives. If they really cared about my parents, they would have reached out long before letting me grow up in an orphanage. Arriving back at the Hilton family estate, I found Max had just arrived too.

I approached him and asked, "What drama are the Hilton elders stirring up now?"

Max's expression darkened.

"They're digging into your parents' roots, seeing if there are any other relatives. I've looked before and found nothing. But if they're really looking, I hope they find something."

moment, I understood Kearney's words and what Max meant. He hoped my relatives would be found, but their discovery could also mean a weapon against me. "Max, I've thought about it. My parents must have had parents too, right? My

got people on it, trying to get ahead of them, to find anything related to your

saw a hint of frustration in

him. "Even if they find them, it might not threaten me. If they haven't reached out in all these years, they probably don't know I

of

the subject.

dwell on the sorrow, choosing to face challenges head-on with a smile.

something light; you probably don't have much of

meal that included bread, salmon, and some greens,

appetite or energy early on. And you

then placed a hand on

for tomorrow, and the bridal shop has your fitting," Helen reported, seeing me

I hadn't quite adjusted to the

I really about to