Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 265

He must be mute. That thought cooled my irritation towards him. However, that boutique he came out of seemed like one of those upscale designer places I'd heard Helen and the gang discuss. I remembered it because its prices were sky-high and the styles weren't really my cup of tea. A wealthy mute showing up where I was supposed to meet someone felt suspicious.

But I couldn't dwell on it too much. I changed my clothes and called Kate again. This time she picked up: "Let's meet at the bookstore on the corner instead. The café doesn't seem safe."

I guess I've become more cautious after a few too many close calls. Kate was puzzled but didn't argue: "Alright, I'll turn around."

We decided to meet elsewhere. Just as we arrived at the bookstore, we overheard a clerk browsing his phone. "Whoa, just saw in the local chat that the coffee shop down the road just exploded. A huge fire. No idea what started it. Totally out of the blue!"

Kate and I exchanged a look. Who's out to get us?

It was supposed to be just us meeting. I had told Max, but Max wouldn't hurt me. I glanced at Kate, who swore with one hand: "I just went home to see my brother, then sneaked out. Didn't even tell him."

Our gaze then shifted to Tracey, who was blissfully looking around, holding a rose. A rose scent? A rose?

"Kate, does your brother like to grow roses?"

"Nope, my brother's not into gardening. But he does like floral-scented cologne. Why?"

I chuckled and looked at Tracey: "So, Tracey, do you like roses?"

Her head bobbed, and she beamed at me: "Yes."