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Ella adjusted the bun at the back of her head and let out a heavy sigh, "Clara, seeing you happy and settled now, I can leave with peace of mind as your mother."

Clara clenched her fists, staying silent with great effort.

Desmond's handsome face was icy as he pointed to the door nearby, "Leave through there."

The guests outside hadn't left yet, and the family's reputation had already taken a hit. Gabriel and Carlton hadn't even gone to explain things, so Ella couldn't show her face again.

If rumors started spreading, it would be even harder to bounce back.

Ella looked where he pointed and saw a small, low door. She licked her dry lips and said with a hint of bitterness, "Fine, I'll go through there, as you wish."

Clara watched Ella's back until she disappeared through the back door. Only then did she slowly unclench her fists.

Desmond was also worn out from dealing with this situation. After a moment, he turned to comfort Clara.

Clara nestled gently in his arms, then looked up with trembling eyelashes and said guiltily, "Desmond, I'm fine. I'm just sorry for you and the Boleyn family. Because of my background, I almost ruined our engagement ceremony."

Today was supposed to be her big day, her moment in the spotlight!

But instead, she was humiliated because of her lowly, vulgar biological mother.

All the attention was stolen by Katniss.

"Clara," Desmond gently rubbed the top of her head, his heart softening, "You are the kindest girl in the world. This is not your fault."

"Desmond, you really don't blame me?"

"Of course not. No one could have predicted what happened today, and you didn't know she would suddenly show up."

At this, Clara's body trembled, and she lowered her head in panic.

As if hiding a secret.

Desmond frowned, gently lifting her chin and gazing into her eyes, coaxing softly, "Clara, is there something you're not telling me?"

"Desmond, I don't want to say it. Please, don't press me." Clara, anxious, avoided Desmond's gaze.

"Clara, be honest with me. Don't be afraid." Desmond gently comforted Clara.noveldrama

Clara's eyes quickly filled with tears, and she sobbed, "I shouldn't think this way about Katniss, but only Katniss could have contacted her."

Desmond's brows furrowed in disgust, "Clara, do your parents know about this?"

"I didn't tell them." Clara wiped the tears from her eyes, "Katniss is my sister after all. I

believe she acted on impulse and didn't really want to ruin our engagement ceremony."

Desmond pressed his lips together, stood up straight, and pulled Clara along.

"Desmond!" Clara exclaimed.

"We're going to the hospital to tell everyone about this!" Desmond's voice was filled with anger.

In the hospital room, Simon had just woken up from emergency treatment.

His arm had suffered severe secondary damage. If it resulted in habitual fractures, he wouldn't be able to lift heavy objects in the future, making it almost useless.

Oliver and Lucas had gone to the company to come up with a solution.

Dylan was in the office discussing with orthopedic experts if there was a better way to treat Simon's arm.

Elodie was the only one accompanying Simon.

At this moment, Simon lay in bed writhing in pain. After hearing Desmond's words, he gritted his teeth and tried to get up, "I want to kill that vicious woman Katniss!" However, as soon as he moved, a sharp pain shot through his arm.

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In a fury, he could only yell, "Katniss, this isn't over between us!"Elodie looked grim, her voice dripping with venom, "We raised her for so many years. Not only is she ungrateful, but she also wants to destroy our Manners family and ruin you."

Clara clutched Elodie's sleeve, her voice trembling, "Mom, don't be angry. Maybe I'm overthinking it. That woman came on her own; it has nothing to do with Katniss." Elodie had been bewildered at the venue.

Ella hadn't come for so many years, so why did she suddenly show up? And why did she cause such a scene directly at the venue?

Elodie held Clara's hand tenderly and smoothed her long hair, "Clara, Katniss not only ruined the reputation of both our families but also ruined your important day."

"Don't worry, I'll make sure you get justice. I'll make Katniss kneel and apologize to you!"

"Just kneeling and apologizing isn't enough! If she's so capable now, she should pay back all the money our Manners family spent raising her!"

Simon added furiously, "With interest!"

Desmond frowned, feeling uncertain. If Maximilian had been deceived into marrying Katniss, the Manners family's wishes might still come true.

If not, matters would be far from straightforward.

Suddenly, the door to the hospital room was pushed open. Nathan's gaze swept over the people in the room, and he covered his mouth with one hand, coughing forcefully. "Isn't this situation bad enough? How long do you plan to keep this up?"

Nathan had collapsed a few days ago, discovered by Elodie and Clara upon their return from shopping. He had been rushed to this hospital.

Because of this, he hadn't attended Clara's engagement ceremony.

Seeing that he was still unwell and had come here, Elodie's heart tightened, and she stepped forward to support him.

Simon, unable to contain himself, exclaimed, "Mom, you don't need to worry. Nathan still has the strength to speak up for Katniss! I think he's perfectly fine!"

Hearing Simon's words, Nathan's eyes narrowed slightly, and his pale lips pressed together, "Simon, the fact is, I'm not just speaking up for anyone."

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As he said this, Nathan's gaze fell on Clara's face.

It was a fleeting glance, yet Clara responded by biting her lip in silence.

Had Nathan's heart completely turned towards Katniss?

"Nathan, what kind of spell has Katniss cast on you? Do you know how much she embarrassed Clara?" Simon furiously retorted.

"Ella is Clara's biological mother. It's only right for her to attend the engagement ceremony." Nathan coughed a few more times, standing there with effort, "Isn't Clara supposed to be the kindest? On such an important day, why didn't she invite her mother?"

"Or is it just like Ella said, you look down on your biological mother and only want to

be with your wealthy mother?" Nathan mockingly added.

Clara faltered, her tears cascading uncontrollably, "Nathan, I, I..."

Simon flew into a rage, grabbing a pillow and throwing it at Nathan, but he didn't have

the strength to hit him. The pillow landed in front of Nathan.

"Nathan! You're crazy! Clara is kind, but she doesn't need to invite an unrelated old woman! What do you mean by questioning her like this?!"

Desmond also had a cold expression as he held Clara in his arms, his gaze sweeping over Nathan thoughtfully.

The atmosphere was fraught with tension, and the air grew thick with heaviness.

Elodie was also angry but didn't want to act out, fearing any outburst would aggravate her son's condition.

She sighed and tried to soothe him, "Nathan, your priority now is to take care of your health. You don't need to worry about family matters."

"I think you're just confused from being sick recently and have lost your judgment. Once you recover, you won't be deceived by Katniss anymore."

A moment passed.

Nathan's lips curled in self-mockery, and he fell silent. Was there even time left for

him?