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."

felt uneasy. Why were they

Wesley tiptoed around,

a cake. Think

softened a bit, "Alright, if you wanna eat it, go ahead.

sigh of relief. Katniss shot Micah a grateful look,

just coldly headed to

mind; she owed him

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

ignored her and

Micah get

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

of shoes at the door and guessing

business buddies? But the shoes

with, Katniss played detective in

his way to Maximilian's

raspy yet strong voice

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