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!

was in

a ride back to school with Max.

call

answered. She cried, saying Katniss had

few seconds, then he said he understood and hung up. Juniper was nervous for a while before remembering she had a cousin

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

easy

family wouldn't let

scared, ready for

your family does. Your brother

she just held her hand, "Stick with me from now on, I'll

deeply moved, knowing Juniper had always had her back and understood her, which was why she trusted her so

later, she arrived at the shop,

of her female classmates were sitting together,

was Tuesday, so

handed

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