Chapter 17 After she hung up , she stared at her wrecked place , feeling all kinds of messed up .
This was the crib she shared with Aurora , where she had a blast growing up before the Manners family found her .
The cops rolled up to Katnisss house pretty quick .
In their uniforms , they started poking around with serious looks on their faces .
Man , this girls got some bad luck , dealing with this crap so young , a rookie cop muttered .
Yeah , looking at this mess , whoever did this was quick , but they probably left something behind , an older cop replied .
The cops checked every nook and cranny , snapping pics and bagging evidence .
They inspected each trashed item , hunting for clues .
Anything on this note ? a female cop asked , pointing to a piece of paper on the floor .
Let me see , an older cop bent down , reading it carefully , Katniss , we wont let you go ! This aint just some random threat .
Someones got a serious beef with her , another cop said , frowning .
During the search , they found some prints and started matching them with the database , trying to nail down who did this .
They hit up the security room to check the footage .

Katniss saw Simon lugging a bucket of paint on the screen .
Even though she kinda knew , seeing it made her stomach turn .
With the footage and witnesses , the cops had solid proof .
Well nab these jerks soon and make em pay , the lead cop said firmly .
They also told Katniss to lay low for a few days before they bounced .
After they left , Katniss started cleaning up the mess .
Owen and Isla were busting their butts helping Katniss scrub the red paint off the walls .
The red paint was a total eyesore , screaming misery .
How much hate do you need to trash someones home like this ? Isla sighed , wiping the paint off .
Katniss looked at her elderly neighbors gratefully , Isla , Owen , thanks for the help .
Dont sweat it , Katniss .
Were neighbors ; we gotta look out for each other , Owen said with a kind smile , still tidying up the chaos .
Katniss , dont worry .

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Well help you fight for your rights , Isla said , holding Katnisss hand firmly , showing her support .
A determined fire lit up in Katnisss eyes .
She wasnt gonna take this lying down anymore .
She was ready to make those jerks pay .
just then , someone called out , Katniss , what happened ? Katniss turned to see Felix , carrying a big plastic bag , his eyes full of concern .
Nothing much , just a break in .
Some stuff got stolen , Katniss replied coolly .
Felix was shocked , Oh no , are you okay ? Need any help ? Maximilians got connections ; we can talk to the cops … Im fine , Felix .
I already called the cops ! Katniss quickly said , wondering why Felix was here so late .
She asked him .
Felix looked surprised , smiling , You didnt know ? We live nearby , just over there .
Maximilian moved out , living alone , sometimes going back to The Boleyn Manor .
Katniss was a bit surprised , not knowing Maximilian had moved out and was living near Auroras place .

Felix was out shopping and had to get back .
After making sure Katniss was okay , he left .
When he got home , Felix started putting away the groceries , mentioning Katnisss situation .
I just got back from shopping and ran into Katniss , poor girl , living alone so young .
Her place got broken into this afternoon .
I saw her holding a bunch of trashed stuff .
These jerks didnt even spare a young girl .
He added , But Katniss is tough .
She didnt cry and calmly called the cops .
After cleaning up , Katniss started moving the broken stuff downstairs .
Each shattered item was something she had saved up for .
It broke her heart , knowing these things could never be fixed .