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

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

Felix also got

you always lived here? You know an old lady named Aurora Miller?" Katniss looked up, curious, "You know my grandma?"

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

"We came too late. You should

nodded, turned around, and walked back, a guess forming

looking for Aurora because of Maximilian's illness? In her past life, did Maximilian eventually die because they couldn't find Aurora

hadn't walked far when Felix's anxious voice

what's wrong? Where's the medicine?" Felix frantically searched the

as paper, cold sweat on his forehead, and veins bulging on his hand supporting his head, clearly having an attack. Katniss instinctively reached

clearly problematic," Katniss

even his breathing seemed difficult.

softly, her

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

didn't back down, asking, "You

putting the backup meds there, but they

the weak pulse,

I can

worried that if Maximilian had an episode, he

leave! Maximilian's emotions are unstable and can become very dangerous." Felix's

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

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