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?"

glanced at the table, noticing only one cup in front of

lips pressed together

really been

me close, and soon, he was

trying to look at his phone, but there was nothing. I was left wondering why

Helen knocked on my door to tell me Max had already gone to work, a situation

did Max leave?" she

the morning. Mr. Hilton had to make a trip to Elmwood Springs.

want to worry you, so he planned for me to tell you when you woke up.

know I checked his phone? Feeling a bit unsettled, I asked Helen, "Do you know if Max met with

would Mr. Hilton meet with Richard here? He was in the yard having tea alone last night." Her reaction seemed honest, but I couldn't doubt my

what was really going on between Max and