Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 294

I bought an engagement ring for Max, and when Max was showing it off, I found out that my previous miscarriage had left me with complications, and I might not be able to have children.

After Claude got out of the car, I didn't continue the conversation we'd been having. Instead, I leaned back and said, "I'm a bit tired."

Max didn't say anything, just sat quietly, letting me lean on him.

But I couldn't help myself from speaking again, "Those people today were targeting me. They thought since we haven't announced our relationship, you wouldn't stand up for me. They were testing to see if you'd come to my rescue."

He gently squeezed my fingers, "I know. You've handled it really well."

I lowered my eyes slightly. I had made my point pretty clear.

I was hinting at when we would officially announce our engagement.

But it seemed like, despite being together for so long, he never brought up such things.

Perhaps it's because he still has the responsibility of being the heir to the Serythia family, and maybe a fiancée? But didn't he already have Garrett take over those heir duties?

I didn't press further, just let the scent of his cologne lull me into a nap.

were back at the Hilton family estate, and Max was in the study, leaving me alone in

I realized the study door

raised my hand to knock but paused when I

she didn't dare to cry out loud, but

voice nearby, "Uncle, that's enough. Helen didn't mean to take Claire

the chapel

recognized Max's voice-cold

he start punishing others like this? To me, he was always gentle and composed, occasionally losing

secrets from her won't help.

tell her now? I

up and get out,"

quickly

pounding. What was Max

always promised to share his plans

leaned against the wall, taking a deep breath. What

Max's footsteps outside and quickly ran back to bed, pretending to

bedside, brushing his fingers through my hair. He carefully

across my

hand back under the covers. "Claire,