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 in

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

lie? But let's not

"There's a

be more forward, perhaps as a way

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

and he gently grabbed my hand. A simple touch sparked

room, our heartbeats were audible, syncing in

teased him with every small

tenderness, like walking thronet

running through my

a

in a

symphony, finding each

a deep sleep, hearing Max's voice, I'll always support whatever you choose to do, but please don't leave me

the sandalwood was more