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.

could he

corner, Katniss let out

reason, Felix also got out and called

moment, "Miss, you always lived here? You know an old lady 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, looking a bit sad. "My grandma passed

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

smiled weakly, "We came too late.

back, a guess forming

past life, did Maximilian eventually die because they couldn't find Aurora

hadn't walked far when Felix's anxious

Where's the medicine?" Felix frantically searched the car for the backup

in pain, his brows tightly furrowed, his face pale as paper, cold sweat on his forehead, and veins bulging on his hand supporting his head, clearly

wrong, clearly problematic,"

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

Katniss asked softly, her

eyes, a cold glint in his black

asking, "You look pale. Do you have

was frantically rummaging through the car's storage compartments, clearly remembering putting the backup meds

the weak pulse, a determined look flashing

worry, I

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 and can

eyes showing determination and courage. She shook her head firmly, saying resolutely, "I won't leave. Now is the time 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 next. Katniss tightly grasped Maximilian's strong

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