Chapter 8 Nathan pulled Clara , glaring at Katniss , Dont think Claras kindness will save you .
If you dont apologize today , this wont end .
Claras eyes showed surprise .
Katniss had changed .
Back in the day , if her brothers even hinted at something , Katniss would freak out and do whatever they said .
But this time ? Nah , she wasnt having it .
No matter what her brothers threw at her , Katniss stood her ground.
Nobody knew what had changed .
Oliver stormed over , yelling at Katniss , Look at Clara , shes got her act together , and here you are , getting people to mess with her .
Katniss , youre a disgrace to the Manners family ! Everyone looked at Katniss like she couldnt even breathe right .
Hearing all this crap , Katniss felt a pang in her chest .
She used to crave family warmth , but what did she get in return ? The Manners family hurt her the most .
Katniss lowered her eyes and said , Im not apologizing for something I didnt do .
Oliver was about to blow a gasket.
The once obedient Katniss had turned into this ? He was totally lost .
Dad , Im fine .
Katniss is my sister , I wont hold it against her , Clara said , then turned to Katniss , Come on , apologize to Dad , cook a nice meal , and this will all blow over .
Clara kept defending Katniss , acting like shed rather suffer herself than let Katniss be embarrassed .

She tried so hard to get Katniss to back down , it was almost impossible to say no .
Katniss sneered , Clara , tell me , what did I do wrong ? If you can say it , Ill apologize .
Katniss used to think Clara was a rare gem .
Every time the Manners family criticized her , Clara would be the first to stand up for her , always looking out for her .
But after dying in her past life , Katniss had changed .
She saw Claras true colors and wasnt falling for it anymore .
Clara was caught off guard , her expression turning venomous , tears welling up in her eyes .
She just wanted to give Katniss a way out , but Katniss wasnt playing along , leaving Clara speechless .
In the past , whenever Katniss got criticized by her brothers , Clara would stand up for her , which seemed totally normal .
But now , not only did Katniss not appreciate it , she even mocked Clara , like she was a whole new person .
Katniss , I just want the family to get along .
Isnt that the best ? Clara explained helplessly , tears streaming down .
Desmond couldnt take it anymore , pulling out the marriage contract and throwing it at Katniss , yelling , A woman , whod betray herself to hurt her sister like you , disgusts me .
Im calling off the engagement , right now ! Nobody could stop him .
Katniss was hit by the contract , looking coldly at Desmond and agreeing , Fine ! Desmond , you … Clara pretended to speak up for Katniss , Clara , stop defending Katniss , Youre too kind , thats why she bullies you , Desmond interrupted .
Clara looked at Katniss helplessly , tears welling up .
A trace of coldness flashed in Katnisss eyes as she mercilessly tore up the marriage contract Desmond had thrown on the ground , making the paper scraps fall like snow .
1/2 Chapter 8 Desmond , since you like Clara , you two be together .

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From now on , we have nothing to do with each other .
Katnisss voice was cold and resolute .
Desmond was fuming , a ruthless glint in his eyes as he shouted , Katniss you bitch! Clara watched , her heart aching like a knife , fists clenched .
Katniss , how can you do this ? But Katniss didnt flinch , a mocking smile on her lips .
Clara , arent you the saint ? Go comfort your Desmond .
Desmond had been itching to ditch this engagement , but he never thought the once meek Katniss would dare to defy him .
His anger hit the roof .
Katniss , youll regret this ! Katniss let out a cold laugh , turned , and walked away , leaving behind a mess of paper scraps .
Yet , she felt oddly relieved and pleased .
Oliver was about to blow a fuse .
Katniss , what kind of attitude is this ? This marriage was arranged by your grandfather .
How dare you call it off just like that ? Katniss was getting more and more out of hand , not even respecting him as an elder .
Olivers temper soared .
Katniss , why are you doing this ? Clara just got out of the hospital today , and youre being so unreasonable ? Learn from Clara and make things easier for us , Elodie said bluntly as she came down the stairs .
Seeing Claras swollen eyes , Elodie hugged her heartbrokenly , comforting her , Dont be sad , your health is more important .
Elodies disdain for Katniss was at its peak ; she wished Katniss would disappear from her life .
Every time Katniss came home , it felt like doom followed , making the whole family uneasy .
Elodie grew to hate her own daughter , finding Katnisss intolerable .

presence And Katniss equally loathed Elodie as a mother .
She couldnt understand why a mother would be so cold to her own daughter , even wishing her daughter would leave this world .
Katniss , you useless thing , every time you come home , you bring trouble ! Elodie angrily scolded Katniss .
Katniss let out a cold laugh , You think I want to come to your house ? Looking at Elodie , Katniss felt an indescribable anger .
She tried her best to control her emotions , not letting the tears show , but the disappointment in her heart grew deeper .
Katniss , what do you mean by this ? Lucas said disdainfully , If you were half as sensible as Clara , things wouldnt have gotten this bad .
Natizan added sarcastically , Katniss , what right do you have to compare with Clara ? Youre not even worth a strand of her hair .
Desmond looked at Katniss with a complicated expression .
She was different now .
Facing her familys criticism , she remained calm and composed , not even trying to please them .
Suddenly , she had become tough , and no one knew what Katniss was thinking .
Desmond couldnt read any emotions from Katnisss eyes , which made him inexplicably irritated .
Katniss , youre going too far ! Oliver was furious , yelling , We need to clear this up today .
Katniss shook her head wearily , feeling exhausted .
Yes , youre right , Clara is the best , the most sensible , and Im the freak .
Is that enough ? I wont disturb your family reunion anymore , Im leaving .
Katniss stood at the door , eyes filled with determination and defiance , ready to leave this suffocating home .
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