After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

Felix lugged the groceries back to The Hamilton Manor, where Maximilian was chilling. As soon as Felix got home, he started spilling the tea about what went down at Katniss's place to Maximilian. Maximilian was lounging on the couch, propping his head up with one hand, slowly opening his eyes. At that moment, it was like a curtain lifted, revealing a hidden gem.

Maximilian said coolly, "She's got guts."

Felix looked at Maximilian, mulling it over, and finally decided to ask, "How about we give the cops a heads-up? Make sure they take it seriously. Don't let them brush off Katniss just 'cause she's a young girl." Maximilian raised his head, a thoughtful look in his eyes, then nodded, saying, "Yeah, use the house phone."

Felix immediately called the police station and laid out the situation, hoping they'd take the case seriously.

The voice on the other end sounded a bit nervous. They had planned to sweep the case under the rug due to pressure from the Manners family, but they didn't expect a call from Maximilian, giving them a stern warning. "We'll send someone to handle it ASAP. Please be patient," came the steady voice from the police station.

The cops had been hesitant, but now they were determined to nab the suspect.

and Aurora healed him without charging a dime. After Katniss was taken back by the Manners family, she was quiet, self-conscious, and sensitive. The two old folks genuinely liked her, always thinking of her when there was something good to eat. You could say the years Katniss spent with Aurora were the

to wash the

could react, she was yanked down the stairs. Her body jolted and stumbled, causing her pain as she was dragged down. "Let go of me! Who

Don't move!" a deep

a dimly lit

steps. Katniss lost her balance, falling heavily against

cry of pain, feeling a sharp pain in her

her teeth and attempting to get up. "What are you doing?

yourself. Katniss, you dared to report Simon to the police, getting him arrested. How could you be so vicious?" Lucas's voice was harsh.

used the law to protect my rights. There's

stay calm. The Manners family was in a frenzy, wanting to kill Katniss. Clara

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