After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 4

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.

how could he die

Katniss let out a sigh of relief, thanked him, and

also

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

handle the news,

Felix just smiled weakly, "We came

walked back, a

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

Felix's anxious voice came from

medicine?" Felix frantically searched the car for the backup meds

and veins bulging on his

is wrong, clearly problematic," Katniss said,

forehead, even his breathing seemed

wrong?" Katniss asked softly, her

cold glint in his black pupils. "Stay away from me!" His voice was hoarse

asking, "You look pale. Do you have

through the car's storage compartments, clearly remembering putting the backup meds there, but they

took Maximilian's hand, feeling the weak pulse,

I can

if Maximilian had an episode,

here. You should leave! Maximilian's emotions are unstable and can become very dangerous." Felix's voice was

her 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

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