Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 272

Max had made a promise to his mother, to honor her memory and ensure her rightful place in the Hilton family legacy. And so, he had moved mountains to make it happen.

His recent declaration, that he'd give me the world if I asked, was his way of showing that he'd go to any lengths for me too.

But that only made me more determined to keep him out of the Bravenland conflict.

In front of his mother's memorial at the Hilton estate, I bowed my head and silently vowed, "Mrs. Hart, if I make it through this alive, I'll marry Max and settle down for a quiet life away from all this chaos." It felt like a second chance at life needed something monumental; otherwise, what was the point?

Max also paid his respects, saying, "Mom, I've brought her to meet you."

His words melted my heart, and while I was still figuring out how to tell him I needed to rescue Lily, he was hesitant.

Turning to him, I bit my lip before finally speaking up, "Max, I promise I'll come back safe. Can you give me a little time?"

Before he could answer, I kissed him, his arms wrapping around me, trying to break the kiss, but I wouldn't let him. He seemed to give in, carrying me towards the back of the chapel.

"Max, no, that's the Hilton ancestral chapel..."

"It's sacred ground."

that mean you plan to lie

heart skipped a beat. Had Max seen through my plan? I thought I'd tire him out and then escape on my

lie? But let's

whispering, "There's a rest room

perhaps as a way to make up for planning to

with a faint scent of sandalwood from the chapel, felt like a

grabbed my hand. A simple touch sparked an irresistible reaction

the silence of the rest room, our heartbeats

him with every small movement, and

tenderness, like walking thronet

running through

a

in a

bodies shared a symphony, finding

voice, I'll always support whatever

when I realized the sandalwood was