Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 215

Chapter 215

In the middle of the night, for some reason, I felt a chill breeze sneak through the window, probably a signal that autumn was creeping in. The blanket over me felt too thin, and as I reached to pull it closer, I remembered I had dozed off while blow-drying my hair. Max wasn't beside me, so I got up, intending to close the window. That's when I spotted him down in the garden gazebo, seemingly in conversation with Richard. I frowned slightly, checking the clock on the wall which showed it was already 2 a.m. What could Richard possibly want with Max at this hour? And more importantly, could Richard be a threat to Max?

Concerned, I made my way downstairs, only to find Max sitting alone when I reached the garden.

He noticed me approaching and smiled, waving me over, "What brings you here?"

"I thought I saw Richard with you," I said, looking around.

"You must've been mistaken," Max replied, casually draping a blanket around my shoulders and pulling me close. "When did you become such a light sleeper?"

noticing only one cup in front of

lips pressed

I really been

and

trying to look at his phone, but there was nothing. I was left wondering why it had lit up. Slightly puzzled,

knocked on my door to tell me Max had already gone to work, a situation that had become increasingly common

when did Max leave?"

four in the morning. Mr. Hilton had to make a trip to

worry you, so

thoughts wandering to the potted plants on the floor. Max had left after I fell asleep, so he hadn't slept at all. Did he know I checked his phone? Feeling a bit unsettled, I asked Helen, "Do you know if Max met with Richard last night? Was that something you were going to tell

here? He was in the yard having tea

was Max hiding from me? And what was