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."

uneasy. Why were they pampering Katniss

vibe in the house got awkward. Daphne and Wesley tiptoed around, scared of ticking Anna

just a cake. Think of it as an early birthday

"Alright, if you wanna eat it, go ahead. But

relief. Katniss shot Micah a grateful look, feeling a spark of

coldly headed

didn't mind; she owed him

help, grabbing the yogurt she had saved for the family, sticking close to Micah, "Micah,

her and walked

to help Micah get Anouk back

whipped up some herbal dishes and headed to The Hamilton Manor. Once inside,

pairs of shoes at the door and guessing

be Maximilian's business buddies? But the shoes

phone to mess with, Katniss played detective in

Felix made his way to Maximilian's

voice came

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