Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 253

I kept hoping for a miracle, praying that Richard would make it back to us alive.

It seemed like the threats to my life had subsided, so why not let bygones be bygones? Our children, in both lives, didn't make it, a sign that Max and I were never meant to be, our bond too frail, our fate too flimsy. I couldn't bear the thought of him sacrificing his destined fortune for me again in this lifetime.

"I can't agree to this."

Max's eyes brimmed with tears in an instant. Touching his cheek, I teased, "No wonder Claude thinks you're hopeless when in love."

I kept my tone light, fully aware that sorrow wouldn't help us now. Inside, I was utterly bereft.

"Claire, I don't agree."

"You know I won't change my mind once it's made up."

No sooner had I spoken than Max stood up, "As you wish."

He left without looking back, leaving me to wonder if he had always intended to leave or if my words had driven him away.

"Mr. Hilton mentioned you had a miscarriage.

adored Max, yet she knew her place by his side was the best

followed Max's orders to

chicken from the outskirts, could you

servant appeared with the dish, "Mr. Hilton had us

and here I

of him getting hurt because of my selfish wish

and resulted in the loss of Max's child due

bringing bad luck everywhere

Center, I witnessed the ebb and flow

their own

the center's reputation.

and another for

the orphanage girls, lacking in education, I founded a medical school, offering them nursing knowledge and further studies for

passed

that Max had reclaimed the

Even when Claude sought to usurp him, Max chose to nurture him, knowing Claude could never outmaneuver