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."

I understood Kearney's words and what Max meant. He hoped my relatives would be found, but their discovery could also

to your parents. My dad destroyed a lot of records, so there's not much to go

hint of frustration in his

okay," I tried to reassure 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 exist

of sadness,

the subject.

to dwell on the sorrow, choosing to

my nose. "The kitchen has prepared something light; you probably don't have much of an appetite

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

a smile, "Many pregnant women don't have your appetite or energy early on. And

paused, then placed a hand on my stomach. I

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

hadn't quite

about