After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 95

Clara was caught off guard for a moment, not expecting Nathan, who's usually so aloof, to ask that.

"Katniss jumped in the car too fast, so I didn't catch a glimpse of the guy's face," Clara said, glancing at Desmond next to her. "If it was Maximilian and you were here, he would've come down to say hi, right?" But Clara's words hit differently for everyone else.

If the guy in the car was Maximilian, why would Katniss hide him?

This pretty much confirmed Clara's hint that Katniss was up to no good with some other shady dude.

Elodie, looking pissed but keeping her cool, said coldly, "A daughter like that? The Manners family won't stand for it!"

"When we get home, have the servants pack Katniss's stuff and toss it out!" Oliver's voice was harsh, his face growing darker by the second.

"Dad, Mom, don't jump to conclusions. It might just be a misunderstanding," Clara said, looking panicked and on the verge of tears. "It's my fault, I shouldn't have brought it up."

Desmond wrapped an arm around Clara, trying to comfort her, but he couldn't help but glance at the fuming Oliver.

"Maximilian's a bit of a recluse; he might not know I'm here today. I'll ask him when I get back," Desmond said, holding Clara tighter.

Oliver's outburst just now showed he didn't care about Katniss at all.

Even though Desmond didn't love Katniss, seeing Oliver's harsh reaction shocked him.

Last time, when Katniss woke up in the hospital, he heard from the nurses that she was beaten by Oliver as soon as she woke up. He thought, since Katniss was Oliver's daughter and she was hurt, how bad could the beating be? But after today, Desmond wasn't so sure.

in Desmond's arms, clenched her hand tightly, then looked up with a worried expression. "If it really is Maximilian, then in the future, when you see his future wife, keep quiet about today to avoid any misunderstandings." Desmond's heart tightened, and his

you're still defending Katniss. It doesn't matter if it's Maximilian or someone else, she's still a disgraceful

to argue, but it only

her head, hiding

Katniss was about to let go but

cupped his large hand with both of hers, blowing on it and

the cold will mess with your blood

get snow, it's still damp and cold this time of year,

hands stiffened slightly, his dark eyes narrowing. No woman had ever rubbed his hands just to

of people.

just tools,

fine," Maximilian

bit, Katniss realized she might be coming on too strong. She quickly pulled her

vanished, and Maximilian frowned slightly, looking serious. "Still a bit

then

let her know if you need anything." His voice snapped Katniss out of her thoughts. She nodded, tilting her head and thinking seriously. "I love it! Everything's perfect, I'm completely satisfied." Then, Katniss remembered the huge gift of property. Just thinking about

it, she noticed the scenery outside the car. They weren't heading back to The

Aren't we going

the Manners Villa," Maximilian replied

Katniss's eyes

passport,"

we're getting our passports today to register our marriage?" She never

true to his business nature, was quick and unexpected, leaving her little time to