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!"

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

Katniss had already retreated to her bedroom, locking the

down detailed medicinal recipes. She was planning her schedule in her head. With morning classes sometimes, she had to manage her time well. After listing the recipes, she decided to send a copy to

was clear and bright, her eyes sparkling

in his eyes. Whether it was real or

complexion looked way better than before,

a second chance, she had found her

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 out

bathing Maximilian in a golden glow. He felt the warmth wrapping around him, his skin glowing softly. He lowered his eyes, looking at the light

Katniss smiled as she got closer, a hint of

gaze softening, like a touch of warmth on an