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.

a second thought, she tore the paper into pieces and tossed the

you doing?" Simon's voice had a

firm, "I'm not writing a self-reflection, and I'm not apologizing. I did

defying the family

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

"Alright, if you're gonna be that stubborn, get ready

white shirt walked over. It

hurt Clara and fool everyone? Think again," Desmond accused,

to play the hero for Clara?

scolding would make Katniss cave, apologize to Clara, and write a self-reflection like

humility was seriously

to forget that Katniss had just refused to apologize and tore up the paper in

wasn't the

looked at Desmond, a hint of mockery in

this seemingly gentle guy, hanging on his every word. But now,

have her reasons. She must be really upset," Clara said, trying to defend Katniss. "Fiancée?" Desmond said with

with malice, a mocking smile on his lips, "If you don't

and rush to apologize,