Chapter 352 Why Do You Look So Pale
Immediately, Clara remembered what Scarlett had said before she left.
A woman's intuition is sharp, and Clara suddenly realized that Scarlett had feelings for Ethan.
Her guard went up, and she decided to test the waters.
"Hey there, are you a friend of Katniss? What's your name?" Clara smiled at Scarlett, stepping closer.
Scarlett frowned and replied, "Scarlett."
She didn't like Clara's tone, and knowing Clara was Ethan's soon-to-be fiancée made her feel even worse.
"Nice to meet you, Scarlett. So, you and..." Clara was about to ask more when Katniss suddenly got up from the couch.
She said, "Excuse me," and walked past them towards Tyler.
Clara was left standing there, forgetting what she was about to say.
Scarlett didn't pay her any mind and followed Katniss.
"Tyler, something came up at home, so I need to leave. Could you let Ethan know for me?" Katniss said to Tyler.
"Sure, I'll walk you out," Tyler offered, putting down his drink, but Katniss stopped him. "No need, thanks."
Hearing that Katniss was leaving, Scarlett frowned and asked, "You're leaving already?"
"The person picking me up is here," Katniss said, showing her phone. "I need to go home."
As they spoke, Clara snapped out of it and saw Katniss leaving.
She quickly ran over to grab her arm, saying, "Katniss, I just got here. How can you leave already? It's been so long since we last saw each other. We should catch up."
Katniss dodged her hand. "No need. We're not that close, are we?"
She didn't give Clara any face at all.
Clara stood there, looking like she was about to cry, but couldn't. "Katniss, if it's because Nathan and the others brought me back, I don't have to go back with them."
She looked like a victim, but Katniss only felt disgusted.
Clara always liked to play the sympathy card, and now, her words made everyone around look at her differently.
"Go wherever you want. I can't control you, but remember, karma's a thing."
Clara's face changed, and tears started to fall.
She was about to speak, but Katniss couldn't be bothered to watch her act and left the villa.
Tyler was stunned, not expecting things to turn out this way.
Seeing Katniss leave, he wanted to chase after her, but also saw Clara crying and didn't know whether to comfort her.
One was a friend Ethan had asked him to look after, and the other was Ethan's fiancée-to-be. He was at a loss.
Scarlett, standing nearby, pushed Tyler towards Clara and said, "I'll go see Katniss off."
Clara watched them leave, feeling secretly pleased but showing a sorrowful face.
When Tyler approached her, she adopted a sorrowful yet nonchalant expression and whispered, "I'm fine. You should go after Katniss."
Hearing this, Tyler felt even more compelled to stay. He quickly led her to the couch, trying to comfort her.
"Katniss probably had something urgent at home. Don't take it to heart."
Clara nodded, looking downcast.
Just then, Ethan returned from his phone call and learned from Tyler that Katniss had just left.
Thinking of something, Ethan wanted to go after her, but Clara grabbed his sleeve.
"What's wrong?" Ethan's voice was gentle.
"I was just thinking, I haven't seen Katniss in so long, and she left as soon as she saw me. Should I not have come here?" She looked pitiful and helpless.
Seeing Ethan listening intently, she went from holding his sleeve to hugging his arm tightly, as if she couldn't let go.
Ethan felt a headache coming on, but still comforted her, "It's not your fault. She probably really had something urgent at home."
From what he knew about Katniss and what he had heard from Brent, he knew Katniss wouldn't make up excuses.
Clara felt a surge of anger inside, but still agreed, "That's good then."
Seeing her pale face, Ethan decided to stay and comfort her.
When Scarlett returned, she saw the two almost clinging to each other, and her heart pounded uncontrollably.
She quickly walked over to them.
"Ethan," She didn't know what to say when she reached him.
Ethan stood up, gently removing Clara's hand from his arm. "What's wrong? You look pale, too."
"Nothing, I just walked back quickly after seeing Katniss off." Seeing Ethan and Clara separated made her feel a bit better.
Ethan nodded, touched her forehead to check for a fever, and asked, "You saw Katniss off? Why did she leave so suddenly?"
Scarlett was taken aback by Ethan's sudden action and stammered, "Maximilian came to pick her up."
Seeing the closeness between them, Clara grew anxious.
But with Ethan there, she could only softly call out, "Ethan, I'm thirsty."
Ethan heard Clara and nodded to Scarlett, saying, "I'll get you some water."
He walked towards the center of the room where people were gathered.
As soon as Ethan left, Clara got up and walked to Scarlett's side.
Scarlett was standing in a good spot, and Clara didn't want Ethan to notice Scarlett when he returned.
She thought she had to push Scarlett away.
"Scarlett, you and Ethan seem close, huh?" She pretended to bump into Scarlett, then looked at her with wide eyes.
Scarlett already didn't like Clara.
Being bumped made her stumble and almost fall.
Her temper flared up immediately.
"Why did you bump into me?" Scarlett pushed Clara lightly.
She didn't use much force, but Clara fell back several steps like a kite with a broken string, finally landing on the floor.
With a soft cry, everyone's attention turned to her.
Scarlett panicked, staring at her hand and the fallen Clara, stammering, "I didn't push hard."
But no one heard her except Clara.
Everyone rushed to Clara's side.
Even Ethan put down the drink he had just picked up and quickly approached to check on Clara.
"What happened? Where does it hurt?" Ethan didn't look worried, but his actions were swift as he lifted Clara from the floor.
Clara, with tears in her eyes, said, "My leg hurts so much."
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