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."

to lie

Had Max seen through my plan? I thought I'd tire him out

let's not in

whispering, "There's a rest room behind

perhaps as a way to make up

rest room, often filled with a faint scent of sandalwood from the chapel,

skin, and he gently grabbed my hand. A simple touch

the rest room, our

teased him with every small movement, and

tenderness, like walking thronet

through my

a

in a

a symphony, finding each other

sleep, hearing Max's voice, I'll always support whatever you

when I realized the sandalwood was more than just