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.

said, "Mr. Hilton mentioned you had a miscarriage. He asked me

knew her place by his side was the best she could

orders to care

chicken from the outskirts, could you

Hilton had us prepare this to warm you

considerate, and here I

because of my selfish wish to

had endangered Richard and resulted in the loss

felt like I was bringing bad luck

recuperating at Evergreen Health Center, I witnessed the ebb and flow of patients,

their own

the center's reputation.

and another for the poor, funded by the profits derived

a medical school, offering them

passed in such

had reclaimed the Hilton Group, grooming Claude as his

Max for you, loyal to a fault. Even when Claude sought to usurp him, Max chose to nurture him,