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.

mentioned you had a

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

Max's orders to

some ginger wine chicken from the

the dish, "Mr. Hilton had us

and here

the thought of him getting hurt because of my selfish wish to save

against Hannah had endangered Richard and resulted in

felt like I was bringing bad luck everywhere

Health Center, I witnessed the ebb and

their own ailments,

the center's reputation.

dual system: one for the wealthy, charged a fair price, and another for the poor, funded by the

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

passed in

that Max had reclaimed the Hilton Group, grooming

Max chose to nurture him, knowing Claude could never outmaneuver him. Max's