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.

ever. Still calm on the surface but

bit of guilt? Some of those girls used to run after you in the orphanage, calling your name." He paused, spoon midway to his

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

enough," I said, standing up to return to

I come out. The dining

a pair of sneakers and headed out, hailing a cab to the police

when I thought everything was going smoothly, I arrived at the station only

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

here," Richard said, pulling me into the car next to him. I let

Superior, aren't you?" I tried to hide my real reason

can't stand to

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

even bothering to explain anymore. He started the car

gates grow distant, all I could do

without a sign of Kate, my anxiety grew. Had