Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 237

"Claire, I'm so sorry. I never realized the danger you were in all these years. This time, I won't let Richard hurt you again."

I replied with a simple, "Thanks," and handed the phone back to Kate.

Just as Kate was about to take the phone back, she said, "Don't you want to hear about Max's situation?"

I shook my head. I couldn't bear to hear any news about him right now. Besides, if he were to return to Crestview Metropolis, I feared he'd turn the whole city upside down with his rage.

"You should’ve kept him in the loop when you were planning this. He's already furious. When two people love each other, they need to communicate, not keep everything bottled up and create misunderstandings. Look at us with Claude; you and I missed our chance because of that. Do you really want the same to happen with Max?" Kate looked at me, and I could see how much she had changed; my whole perception of her had shifted.

Seeing me silent, she tossed the phone back with a little snark, "Don't thank me. I just wanted to make up for the times I've hurt you."

I dialed Max's number from memory, and he picked up instantly.

"Max, it's Claire," I whispered.

There was a heavy silence on the other end. I knew he was angry.

"I'm okay, and so is the kid."

I still didn't get any response.

"Are you okay?" I asked, my voice tinged with worry.

It was then I heard a bodyguard in the background, "Mr. Hilton, let me tend to that wound."

Max's icy response cut through, "Shut up."