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.

people she knew, the only one who could stand up to the Manners family

Oliver wouldn't just be unable to stop it; he'd probably be eager for them to get

We can do a prenuptial agreement, and after a few years, I'll leave

If I don't, you won't get a penny. Simple as that," Maximilian said calmly but

trying hard to see his expression, "Maximilian,

Maximilian's legs, which she

had medical technology that was years

him

it through!" Katniss sensed his hesitation and quickly expressed her

didn't even feel the pain from her wounds. Her

my legs. If you can do it, during the agreement period, you'll be

he once told Felix, he thrived in the darkness, surrounded

gives

the price was right, Maximilian might

was offering

"Maximilian, thank you. I'll do my

lightly, "As long

slowly. She was certain this was the best decision she

leave two people at the door. If you need

need to

smiled, "This room isn't suitable for you

Katniss understood

moved to the eighth floor, a VIP suite, much larger

was a TV, a refrigerator, and

there was a bouquet of

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

said to Katniss, "Katniss, there's someone outside