Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 214

Max pulled me closer with a smile. "Is this too rushed? I don't want to make you uncomfortable."

Choosing this moment to tie the knot, he was practically daring the storm, given the buzz surrounding us.

"Max, getting our marriage certificate and taking wedding photos now, wouldn't the elders of the Hilton family pull some extreme stunt?"

"Afraid?" Max slowly slid the ring onto my finger, the same one that was broken in my past life.

This time, the ring on my finger fit perfectly.

A weird pang shot through my heart.

"I'm not afraid." I've died once; what's there to fear?

"No matter what they do, I've promised to protect you. And I never break my promises." Max's actions always spoke louder than his words.

I nodded, my lips pressed tightly, unable to articulate my gratitude.

"The bath's ready, Ms. Claire. You can go ahead," Helen said, perhaps sensing my discomfort, and led me upstairs. I didn't know how to face Max in that moment. As we climbed, I admired the ring on my finger and told Helen, "This ring is so beautiful."

"For a billion, why wouldn't it be?" Helen teased.

"It's that expensive? What if I lose it?"

Helen rolled her eyes. "Mrs. Hilton, you're asking the wrong person. I could never afford such an expensive ring in my life."

Helen and I were about the same age and height, and we had become dependable friends for each other.

"I'll work hard and buy you one?"

She pouted, saying, "Did you forget Evergreen Health Center doesn't make a profit? It's a charity."

I was speechless for a moment, then awkwardly smiled. "Then I guess I could treat some wealthy families, perform surgeries, rob the rich to help the poor."