After her rebirth
Chapter 86

Maximilian grabbed the photos and documents, gave the faces in the pictures a quick glance, and then tossed them aside. He was all about Ramon's file.

The file was short and to the point, detailing Ramon's past and his rap sheet. No big crimes like murder or arson, but plenty of fights and brawls, leading to multiple arrests. Maximilian flipped through the pages fast, stopping when something caught his eye.

It showed that Ramon had once helped Kieran deal with a coworker he had beef with at the company, and he had been pretty brutal. Kieran had smoothed it over with cash. Emilio scratched his nose. "Looks like there's no one else backing Katniss."

Katniss' identity was really unsettling, and her timing was just too perfect.

Maximilian looked down for a moment, then said calmly, "Take care of these troublemakers."

Emilio nodded, "Got it."

He pursed his lips, thinking to himself, 'Ramon's got some bad luck. Of all people, he messed with Katniss.'

Time flew by, and a few days later, it was time for Katniss to leave the hospital.

During her stay, Katniss had rested well, had great meals, and recovered nicely.

Felix came to pick her up himself, making sure to note down all the doctor's instructions, not wanting to miss a thing.

When they left the hospital, he didn't let her carry a single thing, making her walk ahead with empty hands, feeling a bit awkward.

Though it felt strange, it also warmed her heart.

In the past, with her so-called family, she had never been taken care of like this. She even had to serve tea and water. She never expected to feel the warmth of a home from people who weren't even related to her. Especially compared to the last time she was discharged, Clara had a crowd around her, while Katniss was left alone at the hospital entrance.

Felix drove, smiling as he talked to her, "This time, you'll stay at Maximilian's place. He had a room set up just for you, Katniss. Check it out and see if you like it."

Katniss was taken aback for a moment.

Was this Maximilian's idea?

But Maximilian must have his reasons, so Katniss agreed, "Okay, thanks, Felix."

The villa area.

Compared to the barren look when she first saw it, the courtyard was now vibrant and full of life.

Various potted plants and blooming roses filled the garden, giving it a spring-like vibe that lifted her spirits.

It was beautifully decorated, with climbing roses in full bloom.

Felix chuckled, "Thanks to your suggestion, Katniss, the garden looks much prettier with the roses."

Katniss couldn't help but admire it for a while. This must have cost a fortune, right?

Planting roses after spring and having them survive through winter wasn't easy, especially with so many roses, which must have been quite expensive.

After crossing the courtyard and entering the villa, Mira led her to see her room.

"We didn't know what you like, Katniss, so I got things girls usually like, such as dolls, trinkets, and princess dresses." Mira chatted nervously as she led her upstairs, worried if Katniss would like it.

Mira was originally a caregiver, skilled in taking care of people and cooking.

Maximilian suddenly hired her at double the salary to keep looking after Katniss, which was a total blessing!

Mira was determined to take good care of Katniss and make her happy.

They stopped in front of a room, and Mira opened the door for her.

The sight made Katniss pause. She hesitantly stepped inside, slowly taking in the room's decor.

The room was big, bright, and spotless, something she could never have imagined before.

The whole place was done up in soft pinks and whites, with wallpaper, wardrobes, desks, and beds all matching perfectly. It was cute without being over the top, like a room fit for a real princess. The bed was neatly made, with silky soft fabric that looked super comfy.

At the far end of the room was a walk-in closet, even bigger than the storage room she used to sleep in, filled with all sorts of beautifully designed dresses, matching accessories, and shoes. Katniss looked around, suddenly remembering the day she was first brought to the Manners Villa.

Back then, Katniss was young, timidly stepping into the Manners Villa, easily spotting Clara surrounded by their parents and brothers.

Clara ran over to greet her, wearing a fancy princess dress and holding a rare doll, looking every bit like a little princess, noble and reserved.

Katniss, on the other hand, was just a country girl with dark, yellowish skin, wearing handmade, rustic clothes, and dusty shoes, looking like a speck of dust compared to Clara. Clara seemed super excited about her arrival, her face full of joy.

She pulled Katniss inside, enthusiastically showing her around the house and her own room.

It was an extremely girly room, with spotless furniture, and dozens of cute, delicate dolls, clearly a meticulously maintained princess room.

It was something Katniss had never seen before, like stepping into another world.

"This was all arranged by my parents and brothers. Isn't it beautiful?" Clara said with innocent eyes, "Katniss, if you like my room, I'll ask my parents to give it to you."

Katniss believed in Clara's friendliness and generosity, nodding cautiously and quickly adding, "It's okay, I can stay in another room."

But Clara told their parents that Katniss wanted the princess room and wouldn't stay with the Manners family otherwise.

Clara said this behind Katniss, looking troubled but willing to make the sacrifice. Naturally, their parents thought Katniss was being unreasonable and decided to let her stay in the storage room. The contrast between the two was stark.

Katniss pulled herself out of her thoughts, feeling a lump in her throat, her eyes misting over.

This was her room.

In this life, she was no longer alone.

Suddenly, her phone rang. Katniss took it out and answered.

To her surprise, it was Simon calling.

Once he confirmed she could hear him, he started questioning her without even a greeting, sounding very displeased, "Why did you suddenly get discharged? Why did you ignore the doctor's orders and not even call home? I came to pick your up today, and you deliberately avoided me, making me wait outside. Don't you think that's a bit much?"

Hearing no response from Katniss, Simon impatiently said, "Did you hear me? If you did, come back immediately."