Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 295

I playfully nibbled on his neck and teased, "You ever heard the saying, 'you're holding your whole world, so does it feel heavy?""

With a gentle motion, he laid me down on the bed, cradling my head with his hand. "Yeah, my whole world," he murmured. For a moment, I was reminded of his reputation - once known as the Grim Reaper.

He'd returned to take over the Hilton family, even forcing out Alan Hilton. In Bravenland, he was a master strategist, and in Serythia, he wielded influence like few others. A man like that, naturally proud and confident.

And yet, he just confessed that in love, he was the insecure one.

Maybe it's because I had run off twice before, leaving him with some emotional

scars.

"So, what's the meaning of this ring?" I waved my hand, pretending to ask nonchalantly.

"It means the whole world. Next time, remember to wear shoes when you get out of bed. The hallway floor is cold, don't catch a chill." Warmth filled my heart.

He truly cared for me, right down to the smallest details of my well-being.

As a smile crept onto my lips, I couldn't help but recall how Max had disciplined them earlier. I bit my lip, choosing not to ask about it. Perhaps there was something wrong with me physically.

Maybe I should get a check-up tomorrow. But everyone at the hospital knows Max and me, so he'd hear about it right away. I'll need to find a way to keep it from him.

my arms around his neck and said, "How about

seemed momentarily taken

to, that's fine," I said,

not that. I just didn't expect you'd be so eager. How about we book an appointment at the

my earlobe, sending a ticklish shiver through me, making

need an appointment

following the rules,

the traditional

you a gift tomorrow

gift I could

warm breath tickled my ear, and I could feel the heat

get the license first. Then, once Richard is better, when Garrett has taken the throne in Serythia, and my sister in Bravenland becomes queen, we

but Max seemed too preoccupied

We'll have someone pick a date for

his movements heightened my sensitivity to him, taking

I called his name in sheer

with a

what are you hiding

chest, holding him at bay,

his hands gripped my waist, pulling me into him, leaving no room for my thoughts to