Chapter 25

Katniss strolled over, all apologetic, "Saskia, my bad for keeping you waiting so long!"

Saskia flashed a smile, "No worries, I've just got here."

Truth was, Saskia had no clue when Katniss's class ended and didn't have her contact info. She'd been hanging around the door since 4 AM.

Saskia turned to Katniss, "Let's hit up Grandma's place to grab your stuff. My parents have already set up your room, and it's all brand new. You're gonna love it." Katniss felt a wave of gratitude. Wesley had really gone the extra mile to make her feel at home with all the new stuff.

Compared to her real parents, Wesley's family showed way more care. Her own parents had just handed her Clara's old sheets and clothes.

Clara even pretended she was giving her the stuff she cherished most, but it was really just junk she didn't want.

The hand-me-downs from Clara, which the Manners family saw as trash, were just tossed to her, showing her low status in the family.

The school was just a quick ten-minute bike ride from their destination.

After hopping off the bike, Katniss waved off Saskia's help with her luggage, not wanting her to see the mess at home.

She quickly stuffed some clothes and toiletries into a bag and headed downstairs.

Hearing footsteps on the stairs, Saskia came over to help with the suitcase, which was super light, holding just a few pieces of clothing.

so why didn't they

into the new house. Clara had a walk-in closet that couldn't even fit all her clothes, shoes,

still rock summer clothes now, but in a couple of months, they won't cut it." "Stuff's pricey now; it'll be cheaper when it gets colder," Katniss

he definitely wouldn't let

family wasn't loaded, and her staying there was already a bit of

more money in the next few months; winter clothes were

for a moment, agreed with

riding, Katniss suddenly noticed a band-aid on Saskia's

to your hand?" Katniss

nothing, just got splashed by oil while cooking lunch," Saskia

face darkened, thinking seriously, 'Looks like Saskia's life isn't easy either.

her thoughts to herself, not wanting

Kieran treating you

treats me well," Saskia replied with

Katniss blinked, staying silent.

Kieran was really good to her,

know much about

she found

last time she saw Saskia was at the funeral,

quickly reached

her parents' family in her past life, Katniss hadn't set foot here. Now, being back, a wave of familiarity and warmth

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