Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 284

Helen shook her head, clearly disapproving of my plan. "No way. I can arrange for someone else to take them, but I can't let you go alone. It's too risky."

Just then, the doorbell rang. Helen and I exchanged puzzled glances. Who could that be?

Helen opened the door, and in walked Claude Hart. He paused at the threshold, looking at me. "Claire, Uncle asked me to accompany you to have brunch with Princess Harriet."

Max was aware of my plans and knew I was supposed to have brunch with Princess Harriet.

My anxiety was probably written all over my face. "Where is he?" I tried to ask, but no sound came out.

"Uncle said he'd come back to find you later today. He wants you to wait for him."

Frustration gnawed at me, like a lamb awaiting slaughter. I clenched my jaw, unable to find the words.

Claude noticed my silence and asked, confused, "Claire, I know I can be ambitious, but I've never done anything to harm you. Are you really not going to say a word to me?"

Helen quickly jumped in to explain, "Claire's been through something traumatic recently. She's temporarily lost her voice. I've scheduled a doctor's appointment for her today."

to hold my hand but then pulling back. "You'll be fine. At the tea party, I'll speak on your behalf.

matching jewelry for me.

"Claire, time to change."

me to the dressing room. I changed into the blue gown, adorned myself with the jewelry, and applied an exotic eye makeup look before slipping on a veil. I reminded Helen to

moment Kate saw Claude, she was filled with mixed emotions, but both of

emerged, Kate pulled Tracey down to her knees in

to leave. We want to reclaim everything the Goodwin family lost

eline

sister and I

help

and get

no more, as their brother had handed everything over to Princess

care about our own lives anymore. We

this once." I could relate to

nodded, then gestured to Helen, "You go to the hospital to find out about Lily. I'll

to split

be present at