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 turmoil beneath,"

being burned alive, didn't you feel the slightest bit of guilt? Some of those girls used to run after you in the orphanage, calling

answer, just continued eating his soup, clearly not wanting to engage

I want to be alone for a while. I've had enough," I said, standing up to return to my room, leaving him behind

door close did I come out.

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

arrived at the station only to be immediately escorted

the pain in his back, I could tell he was

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

to see if there were any new cases. It's not too late to stop. You're being forced by Mother Superior, aren't you?" I

I 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 his emotions, perhaps to confuse him,

said, sighing deeply, not even bothering to explain anymore. He

police station's gates grow distant, all I could do was wait for

my anxiety