After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 31

As a doc, keeping patient info on the down-low is a must. Aurora always said it's part of the gig. Katniss had made up her mind to be a legit doctor this time around, not just using her skills for Nathan. So, she was doing this to keep her patient safe.

Anna was eavesdropping at the door but didn't catch any studying vibes. She wasn't sure if Katniss had hit the books.

Seeing the stuff in the kitchen, Anna started organizing with a big grin.

These things are seriously top-notch!

Katniss knew Anna always looked down on her, but Wesley and Daphne were still cool with her. Since her place wasn't ready yet, she had to crash at Wesley's for now, trying not to stir up any drama with Anna.

As long as Anna didn't start anything, Katniss could chill.

The next morning, with no classes, she hit up the supermarket, grabbing a bass to make some soup.

When she got home and opened the jars of ingredients, she paused for a sec, wondering if it was just her imagination, but it seemed like there were fewer ingredients than yesterday.

She didn't think much of it until she noticed other ingredient boxes were also missing some stuff.

Katniss frowned. She was the only one home; everyone else was out. She decided to let it slide for now.

comfy apron and with her hair

like a pro. Steam rising from the pot, the

ingredients to the pot one by one. The clear water boiling, the bubbling sound filling the air. She gently stirred with a wooden spoon, mixing the soup to let the flavors and nutrients

ready. Katniss poured the soup into a big bowl, ready to serve. She tasted a spoonful, smiling with satisfaction. This pot of soup

would dig this

headed out. She had asked Felix for Maximilian's address yesterday, which was in a

realized that Maximilian lived super close to Aurora's house, just around the

so she called Felix, who came to

and picturesque scenery, with sparrows chirping as they flew by. Felix pointed to

the standalone villa. The exterior was simple, and the yard was

Was this Maximilian's crib?

the villa, Katniss felt the space was super sparse and empty. The room was almost devoid of furnishings, with plain white walls and no decorations or photos. The floor was covered with a simple rug that seemed never to have been

few books were stacked in the corner, giving off a musty smell, and there was a simple bookshelf with barely any books on it. Other than that, the room was pretty much empty. The whole minimalist vibe of the villa made it feel like no one actually

the door again, smiling, "Katniss, come on

surrounding her. She looked

the thermos in her hand, greeting him, "Maximilian." She was here to drop off

a slight nod in

to help stabilize your body

even glancing at her. Just when Katniss thought he wasn't paying attention, Maximilian slowly raised his