Chapter 39

Katniss rolled back home and spotted a birthday cake chillin' on the table.

"Aunt Daphne, is it Micah's birthday today? I totally spaced," Katniss asked, scratching her head.

Daphne grinned, "Nah, it's for you, Katniss. I know you dig cake."

Katniss felt all warm and fuzzy inside; Daphne was always so sweet to her.

Anna walked in, eavesdropping for a bit, feeling kinda salty.

They took Katniss in, fed her, gave her a roof, and now even bought her a cake. Why were they so nice to her?

Anna grumbled, "Cake's pricey. It's cool to have it once, but don't spoil the kids. How will they handle the real world?"

Daphne noticed Anna at the door and got a bit tense, "Mom, this cake was a bargain. Someone else ordered it, and I got it cheap." Wesley chuckled, "Yeah, it's for the fam. It's okay if it's a bit pricey. We don't eat it every day, and it wasn't that expensive."

still felt uneasy. Why were they pampering

tiptoed around, scared of ticking Anna off again.

a cake. Think

Anna softened a bit, "Alright, if you wanna

Katniss shot Micah a grateful look, feeling a

coldly

didn't mind; she owed him big

the yogurt she had saved for the family, sticking close to Micah, "Micah, try the yogurt I

ignored her and

Micah get Anouk

dishes and headed to The Hamilton Manor. Once inside, Felix asked her to wait in the guest

noticing a couple of extra pairs of shoes at the door and guessing

they be Maximilian's business buddies? But the shoes looked kinda

no phone to mess with, Katniss

way to Maximilian's study, knocking a

raspy yet strong voice came from inside,

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