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.

much thought, among the people she knew, the only one who

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

your money. We can do a prenuptial

you, I will. If I don't, you won't get a penny.

him, trying hard to

only bargaining chip was Maximilian's legs,

had medical technology that was years

as Maximilian and the Hamilton and Boleyn families cared about it, Katniss believed she had a good chance of helping him walk again. Maximilian sighed softly, "Marriage, whether fake or real, it's a

her sincerity, "Or, if you have any other demands,

feel the pain from her wounds.

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

Like he once told Felix, he thrived in the darkness, surrounded by bones, and he had a habit

never gives anything

the price was right, Maximilian might

Katniss was

spreading across her face, "Maximilian, thank you. I'll do my best to heal your

"As long as

She was certain this was the best decision she had made

leave two people at the door. If you need anything, just tell them. I'll have Felix handle the transfer to another

to transfer rooms?" Katniss

room isn't suitable for

understood what Maximilian

floor, a VIP suite, much larger

TV, a refrigerator, and even a small

table, there was a

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

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