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

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

"Granny, it's just a cake. Think of

softened a bit, "Alright, if you wanna eat it,

relief. Katniss shot Micah a grateful look,

coldly

she owed him big

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

her and walked

vowed to help Micah get Anouk

some herbal dishes and headed to The Hamilton Manor. Once inside, Felix asked

of extra pairs of shoes at the

Maximilian's business buddies? But the shoes looked kinda old-school,

mess with, Katniss played detective in

made his way to Maximilian's study, knocking a few

yet strong voice came from inside, "Come

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