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."

you plan to lie

plan? I

let's

smiled, whispering, "There's a rest room

flushed red, but I decided to be more forward, perhaps as a way

faint scent of sandalwood from the chapel, felt

grabbed my hand. A simple touch sparked an irresistible

the silence of the rest room, our heartbeats were audible, syncing

with every small movement,

tenderness, like walking thronet

running through my hair

a

in a

symphony, finding each other

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

sandalwood was more