After her rebirth
Chapter 84

In the hospital room, Mira helped Katniss back onto the bed and pulled up the covers with care. Katniss was fuming. What a bunch of idiots.

"Your sister doesn't look like you," Mira said.

Katniss grinned. "You some kind of face-reading expert? We're not actually related by blood."

"Of course, my neighbor back home is really good at this stuff. I've picked up a few things over the years," Mira said, sweeping the floor with a broom, her face animated. "You've got a kind face that gets luckier with age." Lucky?

Katniss wasn't convinced. Her past life had been so chaotic and tragic, where was the luck in that?

After tidying up, Mira continued, "But your brow bone is high and close to your eyes, which means you don't have good family ties. You don't get along with your family, do you?" Katniss instinctively touched her brow bone, looking at Mira with curiosity.

It wasn't entirely wrong.

But Mira had seen her fall out with her family before; anyone could tell she didn't get along with them.

Just then, the door opened.

The sound of a wheelchair rolling quietly filled the room.

Katniss looked up and smiled, "Maximilian, it's only noon. How do you have time to come over?"

Lately, Maximilian had been super busy, often coming at night when she was already asleep.

Even though Maximilian visited frequently, she rarely saw him.

So seeing him during the day made Katniss quite happy.

Maximilian spoke, "I have a meeting this afternoon, so I came by to see you and talk about the wedding."

Wedding!

Katniss's eyes widened. It was settled so quickly?

Weren't marriages in wealthy families supposed to be complicated?

She had thought about it later, asking Maximilian to marry her was a bit much.

Even though Maximilian had a bad reputation and it was said he was dying, he was still the head of the Hamilton family and the Boleyn family. Many people wanted to marry him! As Maximilian's wife, the inheritance would be enormous.

"Has your grandfather agreed?" Katniss asked.

Both daughters of the Manners family marrying into the same family was rare in high society.

Would Carlton agree for the sake of family development?

Maximilian said calmly, "Yes, once you're better. My grandfather Carlton and Samuel will come to propose. We'll register the marriage first, and you can decide what kind of wedding you want."

At this moment, Katniss finally felt a bit like she was getting married.

Even though it was a fake marriage, the necessary steps had to be taken.

The scene had to be grand!

"What about Clara?" Katniss couldn't help but ask. "Both daughters of the Manners family marrying a pair of brothers, what would people think?"

"Don't worry about that," Maximilian said, taking the tea Felix handed him, his eyes lifting slightly, his tone indifferent. "Clara will only be formally recognized as a member of the Boleyn family after her marriage." Katniss was quiet for a moment, her eyes darting around as she thought about what Maximilian had said.

Even though Clara and Desmond were engaged, who knew if they'd actually tie the knot?

Katniss's eyes lit up. Clara had too much free time and was always hanging around.

She needed to find something to keep Clara busy.

Since they were getting engaged, she should give Clara a big gift.

At that moment, Maximilian was also watching Katniss. Her cheeks were rosy, and she had put on some weight.

She seemed to be recovering well.

Maximilian glanced at the books on the table, then back at her. "You haven't been to school for over a week. Are you keeping up with your classes? Do you need a tutor?"

A university professor tutoring?

Their professors all had at least a PhD, most were associate professors or full professors, and next year, they would even be taught by an academician.

Instantly, Katniss felt pressured and shook her head vigorously, "No, no, Juniper got the notes from the class rep for me, and I can manage by reading." Katniss's face mirrored a student caught unprepared by a teacher's question, a mix of anxiety and bewilderment.

Maximilian was amused by her expression and nodded towards her books, "Alright, put the books away and let's eat. Felix has set the table."

His tone was really like a concerned parent.

Katniss thought that whoever became Maximilian's child would be in trouble. Having such a formidable father would be too oppressive.

Since Katniss could move, she had been eating in the small living room of the suite. Otherwise, the rest room would smell of food for a long time. Today's lunch, as usual, was from the Starry Night Hotel.

Every day, they had takeout from the Starry Night Hotel. For a moment, Katniss felt it was really extravagant.

In this era, the average salary was only a few hundred dollars, and a meal from the Starry Night Hotel cost more than a month's salary for an average family. Over this period, she had eaten the equivalent of a year's income for an average family.

Feeling guilty, Katniss still ate with great relish.

It was so delicious!

After a few bites, Katniss suddenly realized this might be the first time she was truly having a meal with Maximilian.

Katniss quickly glanced at Maximilian. Some people were just born elegant. Even when he was simply eating, Maximilian's every move was graceful and pleasing to the eye, especially with that breathtakingly handsome face. Every part of him matched her aesthetic perfectly.

"The doctor just told me you can be discharged this weekend," Maximilian said, slightly tilting his head towards her.

"I can be discharged?" Katniss was delighted, her eyes brightening.

Maximilian put down his utensils and slightly smiled, "So, remember to prepare your birth certificate and valid ID." "Okay." Katniss nodded obediently.