Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 319

Helen pursed her lips in a smile. “That Babur would probably explode if he knew Max wasn't marrying Lily. After all the scheming he’s done.”

“What's his endgame?”

I suddenly couldn't figure out what Babur was after. He had watched Garrett's rule for years, saw it as inadequate, and stepped in to help govern, but he never tried to seize the throne.

“He’s after your mother's ashes. To be buried with him.”

Helen's sudden serious expression made me want to facepalm. I was speechless.

“The man’s a little crazy.”

“Isn't he? And isn't Mr. Hilton crazy too? What hasn't he done for you?” Helen deliberately teased me, and I could only cover my face in embarrassment.

The idea of Babur wanting my mother's ashes for a joint burial was truly insane.

“Master, you’ve arrived?” The servant's voice pulled me back to reality. I looked toward the door and saw Max dressed in the royal family’s formal tailcoat. I realized his regal bearing came from the fact that he was born to inherit a throne.

He walked in with his hands behind his back, a smile playing on his lips. I knew this must be his happiest day.

“What is it?” He saw me staring and knelt down, placing a hand on my knee.

Helen and the servant quickly scurried out, closing the door behind them.

“I was just thinking how handsome you are. So noble, almost untouchable.”

He squeezed my hand. “I am yours, Claire Floyd, in life and in death.”

I squeezed his hand back. “How did you get Babur to leave? Didn't he want to confirm my identity?”

“To him, it doesn't matter if it's you or Lily. Now that Richard is the Emperor of Bravenland and you're his sister, something he figured out long ago, he's just looking for leverage. He only ever held power to wait for my return, to threaten me into giving him your mother's ashes. That's why in both our lifetimes, I've been the one safeguarding them—because someone has always been plotting.”

Max seemed a little proud of his flawless plan.

“So what about now? What did you promise Babur to make him leave?”

“I promised him a chance to be buried with her when he dies. He believed me. He’s easily fooled when it comes to anything related to your mother.”

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