After her rebirth by Cici

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 great

to school with

freaked me out. I'm so glad you're safe; I was about to call my cousin," Juniper said. She'd been in a panic

She cried, saying Katniss had been taken by the

was silence on the other end for a few seconds, then he said he understood and hung up. Juniper was nervous for a while before remembering she had

back safe. Thanks," Katniss said, holding Juniper's

it wouldn't be easy for

the Manners family wouldn't let it slide so

wasn't scared, ready

sighed, "It's crazy what your family does. Your brother

she just held her hand, "Stick with me from now

knowing Juniper had always had her back and understood her, which was why she trusted her so much. Morning classes flew by. After lunch,

few minutes later, she arrived at

of her female classmates were sitting

busy making coffee behind the counter. It was Tuesday, so Amara's son

come in, Amara handed her