Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 34

At the orphanage, she never suffered from a stomach ailment.

Yet back in her own home, the irregular meals wreaked havoc on her stomach.

How ironic.

The taste of the simple noodle soup May used to make was unforgettable. She could easily tell who made the bowl of noodles in front of her.

She finished every drop of the broth.

Adah's face lit up with a hopeful smile. "Was it good?"

Claire fixed her gaze on Adah's lips and got straight to the point. "Just say what you need to. No need to beat around the bush."

That single, emotionless sentence instantly widened the gap between mother and daughter.

Adah frowned, displeased. "Claire, I truly care about you. Why can't you just let go of the past?"

Claire remained silent, her eyes unwavering, as though she could see right into Adah's heart.

stare, Adah slowly gave in. "Claire, what do I have to

knowing full well that even if she spoke,

but all she got from Claire

out a long, helpless sigh. "Claire, you can be angry, but you can't turn a blind

the losses will

Claire had always thought Adah was

realized

the same, yet Adah was just like the rest of the Linwood

on a better act. Instead, she faked concern with a bowl of simple noodle soup and empty words of

sorrow for

"Get out!"

"What?"

will." Claire flung the covers aside, ready to get out of

have you become so unreasonable?" Adah's chest heaved

while five years passed by quickly. Meanwhile, in prison, I was either beaten or scolded. Those five years should have been Vanessa's burden, but you erased the surveillance footage and got me imprisoned, leaving a lifelong stain on me. Is this your idea of sincerity? Please, spare me

"You... you're unreasonable."

It's best if you leave

away in anger, unable to face

Ethan's room, and by evening, Nathan stormed in, furiously pointing a