After her rebirth
Chapter 80

"Katniss, meet my cousin Ramon. He might look tough, but he's a good dude," Kieran said, setting a fruit basket on the bedside table and checking on Katniss in the hospital bed. Katniss looked weak and pitiful, tugging at everyone's heartstrings.

Ramon was one lucky guy.

Ramon was already staring at her, lost in thought.

Kieran elbowed him and winked. "Ramon, why don't you peel an apple for Katniss?"

Katniss quickly figured out Kieran's plan-he was trying to set her up with Ramon.

She remembered seeing Ramon at Saskia's funeral years ago. He was in his thirties, jobless, and spent his time gaming and drinking with friends.

Kieran was really looking out for her, introducing someone like that.

Katniss gave a faint smile. "No need, I have everything I need. You should take the fruit back to your parents."

If Kieran's parents knew he spent money visiting her, they'd criticize Saskia.

She couldn't accept the fruit.

Kieran wasn't sure if Katniss was still mad about the last incident. He glanced around, noticing the bodyguards at the door, but he had heard Katniss wasn't favored at home. It seemed Maximilian cared about her.

Kieran smiled, "Ramon, see? Saskia was right. Katniss has always been obedient and well-behaved."

He got more animated.

His cousin Ramon, despite his criminal record and rough past, was a pro at relationships. With his rugged good looks and tall frame, he was a hit with the ladies. He had a ton of tricks and had dated over a dozen girlfriends.

A simple girl like Katniss, who hadn't really experienced the world, would probably fall for Ramon's charms.

Kieran reached out to pat Katniss's head like an elder, but she frowned and subtly dodged.

"Katniss, do you have a boyfriend? You're so weak, shouldn't he be here with you?" Ramon casually picked up an apple and weighed it.

Then, with a fruit knife, he skillfully peeled the apple and sliced it onto a plate.

He handed the plate to her. "You need to eat more fruit to get better fast."

Then he stepped back, hands in his pockets, looking out the window with a relaxed, slightly lazy vibe, oozing manly charm.

Kieran almost gave him a thumbs up. No wonder Ramon had so many girlfriends; he really knew his stuff.

His way of charming girls was top-notch.

Katniss looked at the sliced apple in front of her and couldn't help but glance at Ramon. Was he serious?

He was offering her own apple?

And the window was freezing; wasn't he cold standing there trying to look cool?

Katniss pressed her lips together and said politely, "Thank you, Ramon."

But Kieran misunderstood, seeing Katniss looking at Ramon, he thought there was a chance.

His eyes lit up, and he immediately continued, "Katniss is still young, just a sophomore in college. I remember she hasn't had a boyfriend yet, right?"

Then Kieran clapped his hands and smiled, looking between Ramon and Katniss, pretending to be surprised, "Katniss doesn't have a boyfriend, and Ramon is still single. I think you two would be a great match. Why not give it a shot?" Katniss narrowed her eyes. Kieran had some nerve. Besides being single, what else made Ramon suitable?

She was nineteen, and Ramon was in his thirties-old enough to be her dad.

Kieran looked thrilled and dragged Ramon to the bedside, making him sit down. "You have to treat Katniss well."

This move annoyed Katniss, and she shifted away. "I'm a bit tired."

The hint to leave was clear.

She couldn't be too harsh; after all, Saskia was still Kieran's wife.

Ramon, who could read girls like a book, immediately brushed off Kieran's hand and stood up. "Kieran, I might be willing, but Katniss might not be. Don't scare her." Chasing a girl couldn't be rushed.

It needed romance and care.

Kieran glared at Ramon, feeling they had missed a golden opportunity.

Ramon didn't care and pulled out a piece of paper, jotting down his number. "This is my number. Katniss, if you're bored and don't mind, give me a call."

"You're tired, so rest up. Kieran and I will head out." With that, Ramon dragged Kieran out of the room.

In the hallway, Kieran looked puzzled. "Why didn't you seize the moment and seal the deal?"

Ramon lit a cigarette and grinned smugly. "Kieran, you're better at work, but when it comes to girls, I'm the expert. Just wait, within a week, she'll be mine." Kieran looked doubtful. "Really? Well, I've done my part by introducing you two, so now it's up to you to make it happen!"

"Don't worry, there's no woman I can't get." Ramon licked his lips confidently.

Thinking back to Katniss in that blue and white hospital gown, she looked stunningly beautiful.

Her face was delicately attractive.

Too bad she was lying in bed, so he couldn't see her full figure. If she had long legs and a slim waist, it would be even better. Inside the room, the nurse closed the door as soon as they left.

"Katniss, do you still want this?" The nurse held the note, full of disdain.

Was Katniss's cousin-in-law blind?

Ramon was clearly unreliable, full of schemes, and he introduced such a man to Katniss.

Besides, if anyone should introduce a man to Katniss, it should be Saskia. How could a cousin-in-law bring a man over? No sense of propriety!

"Throw it away." Thinking of Ramon's gaze just now, Katniss felt extremely uncomfortable.

Kieran was really a scumbag, even targeting his not-so-close cousin.

Saskia should be pregnant soon.

How could she catch Kieran cheating before Saskia got pregnant and make Kieran and Saskia divorce?

Katniss's eyes darkened. Time was running out; she needed to find evidence quickly.

But she was bedridden and couldn't even leave the hospital.

Even if she could, she wasn't capable of tracking someone.

Katniss's eyes darted around, her gaze gradually shifting to the two stern, expressionless bodyguards at the door.