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.

"What's that

servants, trying to spot if

all seemed unfazed, except for Helen, who frowned. "Ms. Claire, didn't you invite Miss Kate

an eyebrow. "What help could she possibly offer? No, I wanted her here for my entertainment. Helen, let her in. I'm way too bored, I need some rivals for entertainment."

send you to jail," I threatened effectively, prompting

and I reckon the air conditioning might not be

did you know I'm on my

knew her too well, always aware of how she acted out in front of

wanted to torment you? Helen, why haven't you brought the ice

a servant to fetch the ice, and I promptly shut the

Floyd, are you

just putting on

you ask for help?"

That's a

fell silent, unable to

your help. Did you hear about those pregnant ladies showing up as burnt corpses in Crestview Metropolis recently? When you kidnapped me,

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you, but I couldn't fathom