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

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

don't, you won't get a

him, trying hard to see his expression,

only bargaining chip was Maximilian's legs,

had medical technology that was years ahead of

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 big decision

quickly expressed her sincerity, "Or, if you have any other demands, just tell

pain from her wounds. Her heart pounded

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 for Maximilian, just

in the

gives anything for

right, Maximilian might consider

was

face, "Maximilian, thank you. I'll do my best to

long

She was certain this was the best decision she

leave two people at the door. If you need anything, just

do I need to transfer rooms?"

room isn't suitable for you

Katniss understood what

room was moved to the eighth floor, a VIP suite, much

refrigerator, and even a small

there was a

was some noise at the door. The

returned and said to Katniss, "Katniss, there's someone outside looking for you. He's tall and