Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 229

"If he doesn't show, I'm not eating."

"Darling, you'll starve yourself."

No matter what I said, Helen always brought up the child in me.

"By the way, Mr. Hilton said you might like these books," Helen handed me a stack of books, but I didn't take them. "Oh, isn't today the ribbon cutting at Evergreen Health Center?" Suddenly, it hit me. Today was the grand opening of Evergreen Health Center, and I was supposed to be its proud owner. However, Max had forbidden me from attending. He had left early in the morning.

At the opening ceremony, Richard's bound to notice if I'm not there and he'll surely come looking.

A sly smile crossed my face. Max was clever, locking me in my room so publicly was a move designed to catch Richard's attention.

It was a clear sign of our rocky relationship.

"Tell Max I want the best fish fillet soup and sweet and sour pork from Silverlake City," I said, even though I hadn't felt like eating these past few days.

But now, thinking about it, Max had ultimately agreed to my request despite being angry yesterday.

the couch, musing over my next move. It was only a matter of time before Richard would make his move

delivered, but he didn't show up

be so relaxed? Mr. Hilton is seriously upset this time. You

enjoyed my fish fillet soup and

will save me

left Helen

handing me a phone. "Mr. Price asked me

taken the bait too quickly. It hadn't even been

away, and whispered into it with a sobbing

"Claire, did that bastard Max mistreat you? I've told you, he's not from

en

men prepared to install burglar bars, I almost choked. If I tried

shock might do me

I'm fine," I said

frantic. "Claire, I promise I won't let anything happen to you.

words felt so sarcastic

"Richard, I

want me to be happy, please ask your mother, Hannah, to