Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 30

Ethan suddenly shoved Claire aside.

She collapsed into the seat like a ragdoll, her body racked with violent coughs.

Ethan glared at her with a fierce intensity and shouted, "Listen to me, this is the last time you defy me. Next time, May and her daughter's fate will be worse than you can imagine!"

His voice reverberated in the cramped car, carrying an undeniable menace.

Claire lowered her eyelids, concealing the irritation in her eyes.

The rest of the ride was wrapped in silence.

An hour later, they arrived back at the Linwood estate.

As soon as they stepped out of the car, Adah hurried over, reaching for Claire.

Claire recoiled as if burned, pulling her hand back instantly.

Adah's hand hung awkwardly in mid-air, a flicker of embarrassment crossing her face. But she quickly composed herself and said with concern, "Claire, my dear, why must you be so stubborn? Your father was only speaking out of anger. You shouldn't take it to heart. I was so worried about you."

Vanessa chimed in, linking her arm with Adah's and adding, "Sis, you really scared us."

there, her expression

they finished speaking, she turned and walked

Ethan's anger once more, and he bellowed, "Claire, stop right there! Can't you feel your mother and

looked back at Adah and Vanessa, noting their still damp hair and the pajamas they wore, and retorted sarcastically, "Were Mrs. Linwood and Miss Vanessa worried about me while taking a

and daughter had taken a bath and were ready for

air thickened

involuntarily shifted

opening his mouth to offer

long seen through their hypocrisy. The evening's

villa without another glance at any

...

The night deepened.

his plush bed, unable to

seemed like an eternity, he finally got

made his way downstairs to

was no place for anyone

even the family's dog kennel was more luxurious than this

a long time, too