Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 239

Chapter 239

"What's up?" I asked, feigning ignorance.

He turned and flashed me a smile. "Nothing. Just stood outside a bit too long, got a bit of a cramp, that's all."

I just hummed in response, sitting down to eye the breakfast spread. Everything looked bland. All I wanted was for Richard to leave so I could go find Max.

"Not to your taste? Or has your appetite changed since you got pregnant?" Richard asked, sliding a bowl of fish soup my way.

I pointed at a doughnut instead. "I'm suddenly in the mood for something fried."

I reached for a doughnut to eat. He reluctantly took the fish soup away.

"You've changed quite a bit in a month," Richard mused, sipping his own soup.

you're as unchanged as ever. Still calm on the surface but causing all sorts of

those girls used to run after you in the orphanage, calling your name."

didn't answer, just continued eating his soup, clearly not wanting

for a while. I've had enough," I said, standing up to return to

did I come out. The dining area was cleaned up,

a pair of sneakers and headed out, hailing

station only to be immediately escorted into

stern face and how he ignored the pain in his back, I could tell he was

into the car next to him. I let

there were any new cases. It's not too late to stop. You're being forced by Mother Superior, aren't you?" I tried to hide my real reason for being

I can't stand to see

He remained silent.

stay the big brother I remember in my heart. I don't want to see you like this," attempted to appeal to his emotions, perhaps to confuse him, as tears welled

home," Richard finally said, sighing deeply, not even bothering to explain anymore.

all I could do was wait for

Kate, my anxiety grew. Had Richard figured out something was off with