Chapter 22

Stepping out the door, Katniss let out a big sigh of relief and turned to Maximilian, "Max, seriously, thanks a ton for today."

She was genuinely grateful. Without Max, today would've been a total mess. He not only scared off those jerks but also helped her sort everything out. Maximilian gave her a long, hard look before asking, "So, you moved out of The Manners Villa? Had a blow-up?"

Katniss was caught off guard for a sec, then gave a bitter smile, "Yeah, I'm done with the Manners family for good." Cutting ties completely.

Maximilian's eyes narrowed a bit, and he nodded.

Suddenly remembering something, Katniss pulled out a bottle of medicine from her bag and handed it to him.

"Max, these are pills I made for you. Take one whenever you have an episode; it'll help a lot," she said.

It might've been a small thing for Max, but for her, a broke student, it was a big deal.

Max took the bottle and casually shoved it in his pocket, "Got it."

Katniss wanted to say more, but seeing Max's reaction, she felt a rush of joy from being trusted!

in a great

hitched a ride back to school with Max. When Juniper saw her, she finally

to call my

answered. She cried,

end for a few seconds, then he said he understood and hung up. Juniper was nervous

good, I'm back safe. Thanks," Katniss said, holding Juniper's hand with a happy

be easy for Simon

family wouldn't let it slide so

ready for any

"It's crazy what your family does. Your brother acts like

how to comfort Katniss, so she just held her hand, "Stick with me

Juniper had always had her back and understood her, which was why she trusted her so much. Morning classes flew by. After lunch, Katniss got ready to head to the coffee shop for

arrived

female classmates were

the counter. It was Tuesday, so Amara's

handed

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