After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 60

Watching Laura strut off like she owned the place, the folks in the coffee shop couldn't help but let out a collective sigh.

After telling them to tidy up, Amara turned her attention to Preston, trying to calm him down.

She couldn't resist asking Katniss, "Katniss, how'd you know about the Evans family? That's some wild stuff."

Katniss thought for a sec, then said, "Amara, I heard it from my relatives. Didn't think it'd pop up on the news today, though."

Amara just nodded, not pushing it further. She and Katniss grabbed an ice pack to soothe Preston's swollen, red face, trying to comfort him.

Preston, with his young face all puffy and red from crying, looked like a mess.

Amara's eyes got misty, and she said angrily, "I can't believe that girl Debra would be so cruel to a kid. I used to give her discounts 'cause she was a regular."

Katniss remembered the Debra that Laura had cursed outside the store, made a mental note of her face, and told Amara, "Next time she shows up, just kick her out." After a busy spell in the shop, Katniss decided to check on the house Aurora had left her, see how the renovations were going.

Fixing up the place after Simon trashed it had drained a lot of her cash, and now she was feeling the pinch again.

Even with Maximilian's consultation fee, she'd still have to pay the final bill once the repairs were done. Plus, she needed new furniture.

Adding it all up, she still needed a chunk of change.

Katniss sighed and decided to hoof it to the bus stop. It was just over two miles, and she could save a few bucks.

After crossing this traffic light, it was just over 1,000 feet to the bus stop.

Katniss stared at the busy road, a bit lost in thought. This place would be a prime financial hub in the future, and even a tiny storefront would cost a fortune. "Hey, isn't that Katniss?"

pointing at

squinted, trying to spot

up, followed Felix's finger, and immediately saw Katniss in

standing quietly among the people, looking all innocent, like

Maximilian couldn't help

up with hands and feet, standing on tiptoes, trying to see

he seemed sure Maximilian would call Katniss over, pulling his old friend beside him and saying, "Brent, today you'll meet the girl who's even more impressive than you!" Maximilian glanced over, and before he could say anything, Felix had already handed him his phone, saying, "Maximilian, call Katniss quick, she'll leave once the light turns green!" Maximilian paused

was about to cross the street when her phone rang. Seeing it was Maximilian, she answered right away. "Hey,

you eaten yet?" Maximilian's voice was all calm

blinked,

and wait for me.

like time stood still. Katniss suddenly looked up, her eyes sparkling as she stared at the hotel across the street. Maximilian

no to Maximilian's invite? She immediately agreed,

Hotel lobby. I'll have Felix come get

down, he saw Katniss jogging across the street, glancing

in the best health, and Katniss didn't want him waiting too long, so she

chef who made a killer dessert, limited to 50 servings a day. Once they were gone, that was it. She had tried it once and couldn't forget it. But Clara also loved it, and Lucas would snag

never

she was about to enter, a black Mercedes sped over, almost hitting

sound of the tires braking

she

nuts?!" the driver yelled at

immediately. Almost hitting

that driver out of his mind? Just as she was about to yell back, she saw the man in the car, and her voice

other side, and opened the door. A woman dressed in black