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."

meant. He hoped my relatives would be found, but their discovery could also mean

get ahead of them, to find anything related to your parents. My

hint of frustration

they find them, it might not threaten me. If they haven't reached out in all these years, they probably don't know I exist or don't want

a pang of

the subject. "I'm

to dwell on the sorrow, choosing to face challenges head-on with a smile. "Let's

nose. "The kitchen has prepared something light; you

down to a meal that included bread, salmon, and some greens, and quickly

women don't have your appetite or energy early on. And you even

paused, then placed a hand on

affairs office is scheduled for tomorrow, and the bridal shop has your fitting,"

cheeks, I hadn't quite adjusted to the

I really about