After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 7

The yard at The Manners Villa was huge, packed with all kinds of colorful flowers and plants, plus a few rose bushes. The air was filled with a sweet scent that just made you feel good. In the living room, the whole family was gathered around, checking out gifts and laughing. The place was buzzing with joy.

Out in the big yard, a gentle breeze made the flowers and plants sway. It was such a peaceful scene. Katniss tried to sneak through the living room to her room but got caught by Clara, who had this challenging look in her eyes, clearly looking to mess with Katniss.

Clara grabbed Katniss's hand with a big smile, "Katniss, you're back! We got guests today, and Dad bought a ton of yummy food to celebrate us getting out of the hospital. Your cooking is the best, and I can't wait to eat your dishes." That was when everyone noticed Katniss. Seeing Clara all buddy-buddy with her, they all frowned, looking pretty sour.

Lucas walked over, gave Katniss a quick glance, and then reached for Clara. "Clara, come here. Remember how you got hurt? Stay away from Katniss; she'll hurt you."

"Lucas, I've told you a million times, it wasn't Katniss..." Nathan cut her off, "It wasn't her, but she let those thugs mess with you. Clara, stop defending her. You're too nice, and that's why Katniss bullies you."

Katniss didn't want to deal with them and headed straight to her room, but they weren't about to let her go.

"Katniss, where do you think you're going? Planning to set Clara up again?" Nathan sneered, blocking her path with a smirk.

Katniss frowned, not wanting to get into it with Nathan] "I got stuff to do in my room. Move."

Nathan laughed mockingly, "Stuff to do? More like running from your responsibilities. Katniss, you can't keep hiding from this. I'll make you pay."

Simon walked over, handed Katniss a piece of paper and a pen, and ordered, "Katniss, since you're back, apologize to Clara and write a self-reflection. You messed up, so you'll have to make it right." Katniss looked at the paper and pen, a cold smile creeping onto her face.

the paper, her eyes turning icy. Without a second thought, she tore

voice had a hint of anger, his eyes

to face Simon, her expression firm, "I'm not writing a self-reflection,

openly defying the family rules. Aren't

long ago," Katniss's voice was cold, "I won't wrong myself, and

popping on his forehead. He sneered, "Alright, if you're gonna be that stubborn, get ready to face the

white shirt walked over. It was Desmond, Katniss's

and fool everyone? Think

play the hero for Clara? How

make Katniss cave, apologize to Clara,

ingrained humility was

to apologize and tore up the paper in front of

she wasn't the

hint of mockery in her

on his every word.

treat Katniss like this. She's your fiancée, and she might have her reasons. She must be really upset," Clara said, trying to defend Katniss. "Fiancée?"

Katniss, his eyes flashing with malice, a mocking smile

rush to apologize, explaining