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."

old friends he hadn't informed yet, Samuel made sure to spread the news, saying they should share in the joy now, and when the two got

looked at Samuel, then at

to head to the

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

the two

way, as Katniss was looking out the window, Maximilian spoke up.

glass. They passed by several spots that were future sites for

"Maximilian, have you bought more houses or

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

this wasn't the first time Katniss

the real estate

a moment of

of Katniss's words; Maximilian's original plan was to expand into real

and properties in

car arrived

waved and said

a reassuring smile. "I'll pick you

Katniss nodded, "Okay."

around and drove off in the

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adjusted her white coat and headed

few steps, her phone buzzed with a new

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someone is following you. Do you need

Someone was following her?

and glanced out of the corner of her eye, spotting a figure. She looked up and

her eyes and walked

but it was too late to flee. Katniss grabbed her wrist

reason, her body felt like it was under

any movement caused her body to ache. Katniss calmly began to skim through the

getting out

sneered, her voice mocking yet light, "This habit of secretly taking

Katniss said, a hint of cruelty

you mean?" Ruby's eyes

second, she saw Katniss take something out of her bag and sprinkle it on her

stinging sensation

"Ah, you threw acid on

she screamed, a dawning realization hit