Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 288

Max was trying to keep things simple. He wanted us to head to Crestview Metropolis and live like any other family.

But Lily was on a mission to avenge my parents. Even though I didn't have much of a bond with them, it still...

"I get it. But I want to bring Richard Price back with us. Lily said he's still alive. He's the only family I have," I insisted.

Max nodded, "Alright, I promise you'll see Richard when we get back."

As we turned to leave, Garrett called out, "Brother, I don't want to be your stand-in here in Serythia."

Max, with his arm around my shoulder, didn't look back. He simply replied in a serious tone, "I'll draft a document so they'll recognize you as the successor."

Garrett cried out in frustration, "Do we have to do it this way?"

Max still didn't turn around. I looked up at him and said, "You're a pretty tough brother."

He gently pinched my cheek, "You're the one who's tough on me."

"When have I ever been tough on you?" I protested, waving my hands in a rather nonsensical gesture. Max pressed my hands down and said, "Lily's alive, and I didn't betray you. Now that the pressure's off, let's see if you can speak."

stunned and didn't say

Max had already arranged for Echinacea's room to be

me into the room. "Last night, Garrett really

didn't turn into a disaster. When I got there,

feeling a bit annoyed. "You came

She pretended to be injured by Princess Harriet, and last night, she managed to detain Harriet's mother. Now Lily's set to become Empress of Bravenland. I was mistaken for Garrett by Harriet, so I played along to keep her occupied while Lily acted. When I realized Garrett was here, I rushed

I whispered an "oh."

I could

to call his name,

then the words

time," he whispered, nibbling my ear gently. This

I could react, his hand was on my waist, but I swatted it

you're not harsh. Isn't this harsh?" I

shook his head, giving up with

eveline

Coleader he had been

moments ago.

the warmth of

you're such a jerk." Maybe his presence made me feel safe enough to