Chapter 9 Katniss , you cant just bail ! Oliver said , blocking the doorway like a stubborn bouncer , his face set in stone .
Katniss shot him a look of pure disdain .
I dont need to stick around in this fake ass house , Oliver .
Youre just a loser trying to save face ! How dare you ! Oliver roared , his face turning red .
You think you can just walk out on the family ? Who do you think you are ? Katniss didnt flinch .
I dont want to stay with a narrow minded , hypocritical jerk any longer ! Qlivers anger hit the roof , his eyes blazing .
You ungrateful brat ! Youre not leaving until you explain yourself .
What do you want to hear ? Im not wrong .
Desmond and I broke off the engagement , so now Clara can date Desmond without any drama .
What more do you want ? Katniss snapped back .
This whole mess was for that , right ? Now that she had stepped aside , how was it her fault ? Oliver never wanted Katniss to break off the engagement .
Sure , she was a pain sometimes , but she was still his daughter .
Seeing Katniss trying to keep it together , Oliver felt a heavy weight in his chest .
He wanted to explain , but the words just wouldnt Katnisss eyes were full of disappointment .
As she turned to leave , tears fell on the back of her hand , cold and heart wrenching .
Just like her current state of mind , cold and devoid of warmth .
Katniss , what happened ? Who pissed you off ? * Dylan asked .
come out .
At the gate , Dylan suddenly appeared .
Katniss turned around , wiping away her tears , not wanting to show weakness in front of her family .

Dylan immediately knew it wasnt simple ; it must be another clash between Katniss and someone else .
The current Katniss had changed , no longer timid .
This Katniss made Dylan feel a sense of pity .
Stepping forward , he sighed , Come on , Ill go home with you and explain everything to them .
After all , youre our sister ; they wont make things difficult for you .
Katniss sneered at Dylan , shaking off his arm .
You dont know anything and just assume Im wrong ? At the entrance of The Manners Villa , Dylan anxiously tried to persuade Katniss to stay .
Katniss , its so dangerous outside now .
Its not safe for a girl to be out there alone .
What if something happens ? You should stay .
Besides , where else can you go besides The Manners Villa ? Now is not the time to act on impulse .
Katniss , however , let out a cold laugh , seeing through Dylans hypocrisy .
He didnt dare to answer her question directly , only trying to ease the situation in his self righteous way .
I can take care of myself ; you dont need to worry .
Katniss , listen to me … Dylan tried to say more but was firmly interrupted by Katniss .
* No need , Dylan .
Theres nothing more to say between me and the Manners family .
Katnisss expression was resolute as she mercilessly rejected Dylans persuasion , bypassing him and walking out of The Manners Villa .
In the courtyard stood old buildings , their renovated exteriors still revealing the passage of time .
When Katniss first returned to the Manners family , she didnt fit in with them .

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So she and Aurora relied on each other , living together in the courtyard and spending her youth from age 10 to 16 there .
With eyes still red from crying , Katniss took a deep breath and stepped into the familiar house , In her memories , her grandfather was a ghost , a hero who died catching a thief , leaving only the stories Aurora told .
Grandma Aurora had been a military doctor , fighting alongside her grandpa .
After retiring , she opened a tiny clinic next to the courtyard .
Katniss learned all her medical skills from Aurora , especially focusing on taking care of Nathan , who was always sick .
But Nathan always seemed to prefer Claras care , making Katniss feel like her efforts were pointless .
1/2 Chapter 9 Oliver and Auroras relationship was always rocky .
He barely visited , only showing up on holidays .
The beef between Aurora and Oliver was a mystery .
Every time they met , it was like World War III , sometimes even with brooms .
You ungrateful brat ! Aurora would yell , waving a broom at Oliver .
Oliver would helplessly block the broom , trying to explain , Mom , I really have stuff to do and cant come often .
Please dont get it twisted .
But Auroras rage was like a storm , impossible to calm .
Over time , Olivers temper got just as bad .
Eventually , Oliver stopped coming to the courtyard altogether , leaving an awkward silence .
When Aurora passed away , she left the house to Katniss , along with a bank card .
It was Auroras life savings , but Katniss never touched it , not wanting to use that money .
The house was on the second floor of the third building .
Katniss unlocked the door and stepped inside .

It was a two bedroom apartment with old school furniture .
Katniss felt like stepping into a time machine .
But it had been empty for so long , the windows were covered in cobwebs , and the cabinets were thick with dust .
Standing in the mess , Katniss frowned slightly , deciding to bring this place back to life .
She rolled up her sleeves and got to work .
Dust flew , cobwebs broke , and the silence was shattered , revealing a vibrant life .
This place used to be so clean and tidy , Katniss muttered to herself , a hint of a smile on her lips .
After a lot of hard work , the apartment looked brand new , even the air felt lighter and more pleasant .
Looking at her handiwork , Katniss smiled slightly , feeling a sense of satisfaction .
Finally , it feels a bit more like home .
At that moment , her stomach growled .
Katniss took out a stack of money she had saved over the year from a hidden pocket in her wallet .
Originally meant for Claras birthday gift next month , it could now be used for an emergency .
It was a mix of pennies , one dollar bills , and the largest denomination , ten dollars .
She counted it , totaling three hundred and six dollars , enough to last her for a while .
At the gate of the courtyard , there was a small shop where Katniss bought spaghetti , some eggs , and other essentials .
A plate of steaming spaghetti was ready .
Katniss found it particularly delicious .
Free from the Manners familys demands , she could finally live her own life .
Letting go completely , Katniss found a life of incredible comfort .
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