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 only one who could

be unable to stop it; he'd probably be eager for them to

worry, I won't take your money. We can do a

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

hard to see his expression, "Maximilian, do

chip was Maximilian's legs, which she

was years ahead

about it, Katniss believed she had a good chance of helping him walk again. Maximilian sighed softly, "Marriage, whether

sensed his hesitation and quickly expressed her

feel the pain from her wounds. Her

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 for

up. Like he once told Felix, he thrived in the darkness,

never gives

price was right, Maximilian

Katniss was

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

long

certain this was the best

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

I need to

isn't suitable

Katniss understood what Maximilian

eighth floor, a VIP suite, much larger than the

and even a small room

table, there was a bouquet of blooming

noise at the door. The nurse, afraid of disturbing

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