Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 231

Then, out of nowhere, Max nipped at the palm of my hand and pulled me in closer. "Sleep," he murmured.

With not much choice left, I gave in to sleep.

By the break of dawn, Max had vanished, and my room was locked tight.

Sitting up in bed, I gazed out at the sky, feeling a tad helpless. That's when Helen knocked and announced, "Ms. Claire, Miss Kate has come to visit."

I spun around, surprised. Max, always a mix of sharp words and a soft heart.

Kate stood at the doorway, eyeing my 'cage' with disdain. "Doesn't seem like you're any better off than I am."

I shrugged, turning away. "At least you have your freedom."

Kate crossed her arms and leaned against the doorframe with a scoff. "Out with it. Why am I here? You don't seem like you're in the mood for jokes."

"I just wanted someone to humiliate, to keep the loneliness at bay," I replied with a smirk.

instantly. "What's that supposed to

servants, trying to spot if any were

Helen, who frowned. "Ms. Claire, didn't you invite Miss Kate to

No, I wanted her here for my entertainment. Helen, let her in. I'm way too bored, I need some

you to jail," I threatened effectively, prompting Kate to reluctantly enter as the

turning to Helen, I said, "Helen, fetch some ice cubes. It's rather warm in here, and I reckon the air conditioning might not be

you know I'm on my period today, making me eat

too well, always aware of how she acted out in front of Claude, especially about her

do my homework if I wanted to torment you? Helen, why

with a servant to fetch the ice, and I promptly shut the door behind

"Claire Floyd, are you out of

whispering, "I was just putting on a show. I

is how you ask for help?"

you did kidnap me. That's

silent, unable to

"I seriously need your help. Did you hear about those pregnant ladies showing

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