After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 156

The next morning, Katniss headed downstairs and found Samuel chilling in the living room, looking all cheerful.

Maximilian was across from him, looking all smooth and elegant with his eyes slightly lowered.

When Samuel saw Katniss, his smile got even bigger, and he waved like crazy. "Katniss, you're up! How'd you sleep last night?" he asked warmly.

Katniss smiled back, "Grandpa, I slept great. Why are you here so early today?"

"I came to check on you two. How have you been these past few days?" Samuel asked, clearly wanting to make sure everything was good. Katniss felt her face warm up a bit and lowered her voice, "Grandpa, we've been doing well."

To Samuel, her reaction just seemed like she was being shy.

He laughed even louder, probably already imagining himself with a chubby grandkid next year.

He patted the seat next to him and said, "Katniss, come sit here and chat with me."

Just as Katniss was about to sit down, Maximilian checked the time and said calmly, "Grandpa, Katniss has to go to class soon."

Samuel shot him a glare, "You rascal, I timed my visit perfectly. It's still early," he retorted.

Katniss quickly added, "Maximilian, it's okay. I don't have any important classes this morning."

Samuel finally let Maximilian off the hook and kept chatting with Katniss, even asking if Maximilian had been treating her well.

He completely ignored Maximilian, his actual grandson.

Katniss kept assuring him that Maximilian treated her very well, and then they all headed to the dining room for breakfast.

At the dining table, the atmosphere was warm and happy. Mira's cooking had really improved.

Samuel was super pleased with Mira and immediately pulled out a stack of cash, praising her for taking good care of Maximilian and Katniss.

Mira accepted it with a big smile.

Katniss noticed a thick stack of cash in Samuel's pocket.

She blinked and asked, "Grandpa, why are you carrying so much money with you? It's not even a special occasion today."

Across from her, Maximilian looked at Katniss with a slight smile. "Ever since we got engaged, Grandpa's been giving out money to everyone he meets."

Samuel laughed heartily, "Such a big joy should be shared widely."

the news, saying they should share in the joy now, and when the two

Samuel, then at Maximilian,

Maximilian had to head

Katniss to school, even though it was out of his way, but Katniss didn't refuse, not wanting to show any awkwardness in

Samuel's satisfied gaze, the two got into

as Katniss was looking out the window, Maximilian spoke up. "Close the window, it's chilly in

window and then looked out through the glass. They passed by several spots that were future sites for big shopping malls

to Maximilian, Katniss asked, "Maximilian, have you bought more

glanced at her, "You seem really interested in this?" he

the first time Katniss had

estate

a moment of silence,

wasn't because of Katniss's words; Maximilian's original

and properties in

chatted, the car arrived at its

said warmly, "Goodbye,

her a reassuring smile.

Katniss nodded, "Okay."

and drove off

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adjusted her white coat and

her phone buzzed with a

it and saw a message

o'clock, someone is following you. Do you need me to handle

Someone was following her?

a figure. She looked up and saw Ruby hiding behind a

narrowed her eyes and walked over with a

she had been spotted, but it was too late to flee. Katniss grabbed her wrist and,

some reason, her body felt like

her body to ache.

of her getting

mocking yet light, "This habit of secretly taking

it." Katniss said,

you mean?" Ruby's eyes

saw Katniss take something out of her bag and sprinkle

felt a cool, faintly stinging sensation spread

screamed, "Ah, you threw acid on

a dawning realization