After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 36

Anna glanced at the folks in the kitchen, all yapping away, probably bad-mouthing her.

She was about to blow a fuse. What's the big deal about asking Katniss for some cash? Shouldn't she chip in for the household bills? Who was she doing this for? Wasn't it for the family?

Anna stormed into the bedroom, dragging Daphne along.

Lighting up a cigarette, she shot a displeased look at Daphne standing there. She couldn't help but rant, "What the hell! Look at your husband. He's broke, has no ambition, and can't even afford a decent house. What did you see in him? You're making things hard on yourself!"

Daphne frowned, trying to calm her down, "Mom, Wesley might not be loaded, but he's solid and treats me well. Money isn't everything in today's world."

Anna slapped her leg in frustration, "How can you be happy without money? Don't buy into that crap, you really can't do without it!"

"I knew it would've been better if you married that guy with the Mercedes. You'd have a big house, designer bags, and a car to drive you around. Life would be so much better!" Daphne sighed, knowing her mom's mindset was tough to change, and just

already retreated to her bedroom, locking the

With morning classes sometimes, she had to manage her time well. After listing the recipes, she decided to send a copy to Maximilian, so he and Felix would know her schedule. Plus, she was thinking of making a small investment with her money, not wanting to miss out on a chance to make some cash

and bright, her eyes sparkling with

watched her quietly, a hint of surprise and warmth in his eyes. Whether it was real

complexion looked way better than

second chance, she had found her hope. As

called out cheerfully, thinking he looked a bit lonely sitting there by himself. She ran over with a goofy smile, pushing him from the shadows into the sunlight by the floor-to-ceiling window, saying, "Maximilian, come

him, his skin glowing softly. He lowered his eyes, looking at the light and shadow on his

got closer, a hint

his gaze softening, like a