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.

temper flared instantly. "What's that supposed

at the servants, trying to

for Helen, who frowned. "Ms. Claire, didn't

Helen, let her in. I'm way too bored, I need some rivals for entertainment." Helen sighed, reluctantly unlocking the door, but Kate refused to step inside. "Why should

you to jail," I threatened effectively, prompting Kate to reluctantly

to Helen, I said, "Helen, fetch some ice cubes. It's rather warm in here, and I reckon the air conditioning might not be cool enough for Kate. She likes

"How did you know I'm on my period today, making me eat ice cubes on

she acted out in front of Claude, especially about her discomfort during her periods. This life was

wanted to torment you?

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

Floyd, are

my head, whispering, "I was just putting on a show. I actually need

you ask for help?"

you did kidnap me. That's

silent, unable to

the moment, I continued, "I seriously need your help. Did you hear about those pregnant ladies showing up as burnt corpses in Crestview Metropolis recently? When you kidnapped

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you, but I couldn't