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

the servants, trying to spot if

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

her here for my entertainment. Helen, let her in. I'm way too bored, I need some rivals for entertainment."

your little kidnapping stunt. I have enough evidence to send you to jail,"

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

you know I'm on my

of how she acted out in front of Claude, especially about her discomfort

wouldn't do my homework if I wanted to torment you? Helen, why haven't you brought the ice

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

are you out

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

is how you ask

That's a fact,"

fell silent,

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

10번 아니

I couldn't fathom your