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!"

house, designer bags, and a car to drive you around. Life would be so much better!" Daphne

retreated to her bedroom, locking the door

her time well. After listing the recipes, she decided to send a copy to Maximilian, so he and Felix

clear and bright, her eyes sparkling with

surprise and warmth in his eyes. Whether it

looked way better than

much. Now, with a second chance,

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 out and get some

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

doesn't it?" Katniss smiled as she got closer, a

gaze softening, like a touch of warmth

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