Chapter 4

Felix slammed the car door shut, slid into the driver's seat, and asked, "Where you headed, miss?"

"The Manners family's factory," Katniss replied, all nervous, unsure where to put her hands and feet.

Maximilian glanced at her squatting and said coolly, "Ain't that uncomfortable?" "No, it's fine..." But before she could finish, Katniss, all jittery, banged her head on the car roof and bit her lip to keep from yelping. Feeling a bit down, Katniss lowered her head even more, barely breathing.

Maximilian's lips tightened into a straight line as he looked at her, then shrugged off his suit jacket and tossed it onto the seat next to him. "Use this as a cushion."

Katniss's eyes went wide, her eyelashes fluttering. That suit looked pricey.

She was struggling to afford basic necessities; how could she dare use such an expensive suit as a cushion?

Seeing her hesitation, Maximilian raised an eyebrow, "You think I need to scam a student?"

True.

Katniss took it, still surprised, and carefully sat down.

As the car sped down the road, to avoid the awkward silence, Katniss kept staring out the window.

Maximilian's profile reflected in the glass, all handsome and clean-cut, yet mature.

guy, how could he

stopped at the corner, Katniss let out a sigh of relief, thanked him,

reason, Felix also got out

named Aurora Miller?" Katniss looked up, curious, "You know my grandma?" "Your grandma? Where is she now?" Felix's voice was full of excitement. Katniss nodded,

looked like he couldn't handle the news, his face full of

smiled weakly, "We came

back, a guess forming

for Aurora because of Maximilian's illness? In her past life, did Maximilian eventually die because

hadn't walked far when Felix's anxious voice came

searched the

his face pale as paper, cold sweat on his forehead, and veins bulging on his hand supporting his head,

is wrong, clearly

bulging on his forehead, even his breathing seemed difficult. He held his head,

softly, her tone filled with

in his black pupils. "Stay away from me!" His

down, asking, "You look pale. Do

clearly remembering putting the backup meds there, but they

pulse,

I can help

urged Katniss to leave, his brows furrowed, worried that if Maximilian had an episode, he would become violent and

it's not safe here. You should leave! Maximilian's emotions are unstable

to save him. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Felix, hearing this, showed an indescribable expression. Knowing Katniss had made up her mind, he reluctantly nodded and silently waited for what would happen

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