Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 309

I didn't want Allen to end up like them.

"I'm just kidding," he said. "There actually is a medical conference coming up soon. I'll find a way to bring the supplies over. I should be there in about two days."

I did the math. If he arrived in two days, that would be exactly when Lily and Max were scheduled to return. It would be a huge problem if their paths crossed.

"Make it one day. It's safer. If you take two days, I'm worried you'll run into Lily, and that puts you in danger."

"I won't be able to gather a lot of medication in just one day."

"That's fine. We just need enough for initial treatment right now. Later on, we can manage their condition through their diet."

With that settled, Helen and I prepared to head back to the impoverished side of the Saltmere River. However, I couldn't shake the feeling that someone was following us.

Helen hadn't noticed and was busy trying to arrange a night boat to take us back.

I grabbed her arm and abruptly detoured into a cafe. As I pushed the door open, I caught a glimpse of our tail ducking out of sight in my peripheral vision.

With the sharp instincts of a professional, Helen immediately caught on when she saw my reaction. "I was too focused on arranging our travel to notice. Are they Lily's people?"

I gave a soft hum of confirmation. Helen then pretended to order coffee for me and pulled out a chair. Standing faithfully behind me, she perfectly played the part of an attendant to a wealthy socialite. Seeing my apparent high status, the people around us immediately bowed their heads in respect.

Whether in the slums or the affluent districts, the locals were conditioned to show absolute subservience to nobility, as if their very blood made them inherently inferior.

The thugs trailing us were still waiting around the corner. Helen and I realized things were looking bad.

"I'll lure them away. You hide in the restroom for a bit. Once I draw them off, take the boat back on your own. I've already set it up."

I subconsciously tightened my grip and shook my head. "No, it's too dangerous. We go back together."

A deep sense of unease settled in my chest. I couldn't bear the thought of what might happen if Helen went off to distract them alone.

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