Chapter 8

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 wasn't 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, she's got her act together, and here you are, getting people to mess with her. Katniss, you're a disgrace to the Manners family!" Everyone looked at Katniss like she couldn't 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, "I'm not apologizing for something I didn't do."

Oliver was about to blow a gasket.

The once obedient Katniss had turned into this? He was totally lost.

"Dad, I'm fine. Katniss is my sister, I won't 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 she'd rather suffer herself than let Katniss be embarrassed.

hard to get Katniss to back down, it was almost impossible

did I do wrong? If you

think Clara was a rare gem. Every time the Manners family criticized her, Clara would be

life, Katniss had changed. She

turning venomous, tears welling up in her

out,

the past, whenever Katniss got criticized by her brothers, Clara would stand up

she

just want the family to get along. Isn't that the best?" Clara explained

couldn't take it anymore, pulling out the marriage contract and throwing it at Katniss, yelling, "A woman, who'd betray herself to hurt her sister like you, disgusts me. I'm calling off the engagement, right now!" Nobody could

was hit by the contract, looking coldly at

to speak

You're too kind, that's why

looked at Katniss helplessly, tears welling

eyes as she mercilessly tore up the marriage contract Desmond had thrown on the ground, making the paper scraps fall like snow. "Desmond, since you like Clara, you two be

ruthless glint in his eyes as he shouted, "Katniss,

heart aching like a knife, fists clenched. "Katniss,

a mocking smile on her lips. "Clara, aren't you

once meek Katniss would dare to defy him. His anger hit

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