Chapter 142
Katniss stood in the doorway, her eyes blazing as she saw Maximilian for the first time.
A cool breeze stirred, making Maximilian's black shirt flutter and showing off the sculpted contours of his waist. His hair, damp with sweat, fell messily over his piercing, narrow eyes.
Seeing Katniss return, Maximilian's lips curved into a slight smile.
Katniss's heart skipped a beat. Tonight, Maximilian looked absolutely captivating.
After a quiet exhale, Katniss stepped inside.
She noticed some professional rehab equipment next to him.
Clearly, he had consulted a rehab doctor.
"I thought you said training starts next week. Why did you start today?" Katniss asked, puzzled.
Starting early could help him get used to it sooner, but his leg wasn't fully healed yet. Training now would be tough and painful.
Maximilian replied, "I've been sitting for too long. I wanted to stand up sooner."
Katniss lowered her gaze, her eyes tracing the length of Maximilian's straight, strong legs.
Her clear eyes gleamed briefly. Even in a wheelchair, Maximilian exuded effortless command and control.
But who wouldn't want to stand tall and meet others' gaze?
"Wow, you're so tall when you stand!" Katniss extended her hand above her head, "Look, you're this much taller than me!"
Wearing flat shoes, she only reached Maximilian's chest.
The closer she stood, the more she felt the intense aura emanating from Maximilian. Maximilian's lips twitched. He propped himself on the railing with one hand and used the other to ruffle her hair, "Don't be picky. Eat everything Mira prepares."
"Got it, got it." Katniss puffed her cheeks, looking a bit defiant.
Then she ran off into the hall.
that someone as proud as Maximilian wouldn't want anyone to see him struggling and in pain during
left, Maximilian stood still for
he pressed his lips tightly, moved his long, straight legs, enduring the excruciating pain that seemed to pierce
to her room and
Tomorrow was Saturday, and it was best
as soon as possible for
Cecilia lamented, "My dad has restricted my freedom! It's so unbearable. I've been
me your address, and I'll bring it
so awesome!" Then she gave her
out and looked at the yard, Maximilian
equipment had been neatly stowed
happened to come out of the kitchen. Seeing
Hamilton, Mr. Hamilton
Katniss casually replied, "Oh."
he still
finished training and didn't rest
scariest thing was someone smarter than you working
where the adventure continues. Join us for
The next chapter is eagerly waiting
Indeed, a relentless capitalist.
to Mira, Katniss went
home was in an upscale villa community. Although not as grand as Golden Crest Estates, it
once and
call Cecilia when she saw
the dim sky made it hard to see her
could feel the girl's elegant vibe. Judging by her figure and attire, she seemed older than
figured
future fiancée, Yasmin
curiosity was piqued. She moved closer, trying to get a
front of
her tongue,
voice spoke, "You must
him and followed him to
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