Rebirth Into My Second Chance novel Chapter 323

Max's voice was cold, his hands clasped behind his back. He let out a slight huff. "To think he dared to climb into my bed that day to seduce you."

I was confused for a second.

He couldn't possibly mean that time Garrett drugged himself and I happened to walk into that room, could he?

Sometimes, I realized, he could hold a serious grudge.

No wonder Garrett acted like such a pushover around Max. He adored his brother but didn't dare to cross him.

And whenever he did try something, Max would punish him. The key was, Garrett could easily resist, but he craved Max's attention so much that he'd obediently accept the punishment.

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The engagement ceremony went smoothly. By the time night fell, Max still hadn't mentioned the ring, so I placed it in the drawer of the bedside table in our room.

I was exhausted. Max seemed to have gone out with Garrett. Helen drew a bath for me, and I was already getting drowsy as I rested my head on the edge of the tub.

My back was to the door when I heard it open. I assumed it was Helen bringing me some warm water, as she usually did when I took a bath.

"Is Max still punishing Garrett?"

I asked softly. My voice was so gentle that even I thought I sounded like a neglected wife waiting all alone.

There was no answer. The sound of the door closing stopped.

I asked again, "Is it customary here to go to sleep first after the engagement? I'm just so tired, I don't want to wait for him."

"No."

The cold yet alluring voice jolted me awake, banishing all drowsiness. I turned around and fell right into a wet embrace, right there in the bathtub...

Everything that followed felt natural, with him leading the way.

"Still sleepy?"

I gave him a light tap on the chest. Every time I was on the verge of sleep, he would wake me up completely, only to drift off peacefully himself afterward.

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