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?"

hotel, Felix suddenly shouted, pointing at the

and an older guy squinted, trying to spot her,

Felix's finger, and immediately saw

bag, standing quietly among the people, looking all

this, Maximilian couldn't help

up beside Maximilian, big round eyes peeking out, climbing up with hands

"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

the street when her phone rang. Seeing it was Maximilian, she answered right

was all

Katniss blinked,

the street and wait for me.

eyes sparkling as she stared at the hotel

say no to Maximilian's

Starry Night Hotel lobby. I'll have Felix come get you." Maximilian responded

down, he saw Katniss jogging across the street,

the best health, and Katniss didn't want him waiting too long, so she jogged across the street as

that was it. She had tried it once and couldn't forget it. But Clara also loved it, and Lucas would snag a serving for her if there were

never got

to enter, a black Mercedes sped over, almost

the tires

she took a few

nuts?!" the driver yelled

hitting someone and still

Just as she was about to yell back,

the back seat, walked around to the other side, and opened