Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 38

Chapter 38

"Mr. Anderson..."

Brian's brow furrowed ever so slightly, his deep, cold voice carrying an oppressive weight. "Are you afraid of me?"

Claire lowered her gaze, hardly daring to breathe.

Afraid?

How could she not be?

His methods, she had experienced them all during her time in prison. He had stripped away her dignity, left her in agony, yet kept her alive, forcing her to endure each grueling day.

When facing the Linwood family, she could muster some courage to resist.

But in front of him, all her courage vanished, replaced by a fear that seeped into her very bones.

eyes were wide with panic, her hands clutched the hem of her shirt so tightly

Can I... can I leave now?" Her voice was rushed and trembling,

meet Brian's gaze, yet she could feel

tilted his head slightly, as if he were a king gazing

"Your father promised me you would kneel and apologize to my sister until I

sharply at the man, only

flashed through her mind like a haunting slideshow, those days of torment making her instinctively want to prostrate herself

stepped forward, the oppressive air around him growing more intense, like an avalanche

now? Reluctant? Or do you think five years behind bars

a leaf in a

wanted to flee, but her legs felt anchored

explain, but she knew he wouldn't listen. She had tried five years ago, and he hadn't believed a word. Otherwise, he wouldn't have ensured she received

fear that pierced her

buckled, and

As she spoke, her forehead hit the ground with a heavy thud, over and over, each impact

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