After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 74

Maximilian sat up straight, and from behind, all he could see was Katniss's thin, frail back peeking out from under the blanket.

He pulled out a cigarette, didn't light it, just fiddled with it between his fingers. After a moment, he said, "Go ahead."

Then, he rolled his wheelchair a bit closer, getting right up next to her.

Katniss's eyelashes fluttered, misty with tears, like a brush sweeping across his heart.

Her sad look was truly heart-wrenching.

"Can you marry me?" Katniss's voice was dry and raspy.

She knew how crazy it sounded, but she was out of options.

Her body ached, making her voice low and weak, but every word hit him clearly.

"Do you know what you're saying?" Maximilian asked, his voice deep.

Katniss had always been a bit scared of Maximilian. Now, with night falling and the room still dark, his face was hidden in the shadows, and she couldn't see his expression. But a surge of courage made her fearless.

She endured the pain and tried to prop herself up a bit, "I know, I've thought about it for a long time."

Her pale face softened Maximilian's heart. He reached out, covered her forehead, and gently pushed her back down, "What's wrong with you? Lie down and talk properly."

Katniss obeyed, then quickly said, "If you marry me, I won't let you suffer any loss. I won't charge you for treating your legs."

Maximilian's expression didn't change.

Katniss licked her dry lips and continued, "Since you're here, you should know a bit. I've completely fallen out with the Manners family. I want to cut ties with them, but my dad won't agree. The only way is if I get married." She just needed someone to help her escape Oliver and the Manners family's control.

the people she knew, the only one who could stand up

agreed to marry her, Oliver wouldn't just be unable to stop it; he'd probably be eager for them

worry, I won't take your money. We can do a prenuptial agreement, and after a

choose to give it to you, I will. If I don't, you won't get a penny. Simple as that," Maximilian said calmly but with a

at him, trying hard to see his expression,

bargaining chip was Maximilian's

that was years ahead

helping him walk again. Maximilian sighed softly, "Marriage, whether fake or real, it's a big decision for any woman. You

hesitation and quickly expressed her sincerity, "Or,

that she didn't even feel the pain from her wounds. Her heart pounded as she

in the pack and smiled faintly, "I'll give you half a year to heal my legs. If you can do it, during the agreement period, you'll be my wife in name, and I'll provide whatever you need." Cutting ties with the Manners family was a piece of cake

he thrived in the darkness, surrounded by bones,

never gives anything

was right, Maximilian might consider

was offering

a smile spreading across her face, "Maximilian, thank

long as you won't regret

was the best decision she had made in both her

for now. I'll leave two people at the door. If you need

to transfer rooms?" Katniss

smiled, "This room isn't suitable

Katniss understood

floor, a VIP suite, much larger than the previous one, with

refrigerator, and even a small room

there was a bouquet of

some noise at the door. The nurse, afraid of disturbing Katniss, went

a while, she returned and said to Katniss, "Katniss, there's someone outside