Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 263

Suddenly, I felt a sense of danger creeping in. "Is Allen Ramsey interested in me? So you’re planning to have someone kidnap me?"

She chuckled, "I'm already grateful for the chance you're giving me to turn over a new leaf. Besides, my family has decided to make me the sole heir. Why would I bother competing with you? If I'm gonna compete for anything, it'd be for Max!"

Seeing her casual demeanor, I decided not to dwell on the topic. "I want to see Tracey. Can you arrange a meeting?"

Tracey had been released six months ago after all the evidence pointed toward Hannah. With Hannah's plane crash leaving her missing, Tracey was only convicted of obstructing justice and served a short sentence before being released.

Rumor had it that she, like me, hadn't stepped outside since.

"She's been at home gardening every day. My parents have given up on her. She foolishly took the blame, tarnishing my family's reputation. I'm just worried that if you see her, she might not be able to control her feelings and that could put you in danger." Kate said with a shake of her head when I mentioned my wish to see Tracey.

"My dad's even considered sending her to a psychiatric facility. Besides gardening, she spends her days counting stars and singing 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.' On nights without stars, she just cries."

I was at a loss for words.

Back in the orphanage, we too would sit in the courtyard, counting stars and singing 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.'

If she truly had lost her mind, whose responsibility was it?

Or perhaps she was merely feigning madness.

"It's alright. I just want to understand why she took the blame, what she knows. Sometimes, in certain situations, people pretend to be mad. I believe that's what's happening with her."

"Alright, I'll take you to her. But my older brother isn't fond of visitors. Not many in Crestview Metropolis have seen him, and he dislikes people coming over. I'll bring Tracey out to you instead," Kate agreed with a nod.

All I wanted was to live well in the present, as the future held too many uncertainties.

"Claire, I just don't want you getting the wrong idea about me."

"No worries. Look, even Kate, who's changed for the better, and I are friends now. I gave you a chance, and you squandered it. Just focus on becoming stronger. What you've always loved is your own ambition."

I could sense his desperation, trying to reassemble his composure, as he quickly reached out to grab my shoulders.

But in that instant, Max appeared.

He grabbed Claude's hand, "What's this? Trying to catch up with your aunt?"