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.

slowly gave in. "Claire, what

nothing, knowing full well that even if she spoke, Adah wouldn't change. It was pointless to

tried to speak softly and sincerely, but all she got from Claire

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

the Linwood Group doesn't partner with the Cole Corporation soon, the losses will only mount. You're a member of

be told, Claire had always thought

today, she realized

yet

pretend to care, she should at least put on a better act. Instead, she faked concern with a bowl of simple noodle soup and empty words

that moment, Claire felt a deep sense of sorrow for

"Get out!"

"What?"

you leave, or I will." Claire flung the

you become so unreasonable?" Adah's chest heaved

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?

"You... you're unreasonable."

I am. It's best if you

anger, unable to face Claire

Ethan's room, and by evening, Nathan stormed