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.

was only a matter of time before Richard would

had the soup delivered, but

relaxed? Mr. Hilton is seriously upset this time.

enjoyed my fish fillet soup and took

worry, someone will save me

left Helen utterly

knocked on my window soon after, handing me a phone. "Mr. Price asked

too quickly. It hadn't even been

and whispered into it with

that bastard Max mistreat you? I've told you, he's not from our world; he can't truly love you.

en

I almost choked. If I tried escaping from the third floor using a rope,

the shock might do

I'm fine," I said

won't let anything happen

so sarcastic to

I replied, "Richard, I

myself. If you really want me to be happy, please ask your