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?"

Felix suddenly shouted, pointing

an older guy squinted, trying to spot

followed Felix's finger, and immediately saw

bag, standing quietly

Maximilian couldn't help but

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

seconds, he spotted Katniss too. He quickly nudged Maximilian, saying, "What a coincidence, Maximilian, why don't you call her over for dinner!" As he spoke, 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

when her

all calm and soft on

Katniss 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

say no to Maximilian's invite? She immediately agreed,

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

he saw Katniss jogging across the

waiting too long, so she jogged across the street as soon as

was it. She had tried it once and couldn't forget it. But

Katniss never

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

of the tires braking

scared she took a few steps

you nuts?!" the driver yelled at

immediately. Almost hitting someone and still

as she was about to yell back, she saw the

man got out from the back seat, walked around to the other side, and opened the door. A woman dressed in black stockings