Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 41

Chapter 41

Vincent noticed the wound on her forehead, his eyes filled with concern. "You're hurt," he said gently.

Claire simply stared at the ground, her silence speaking volumes.

"Who did this to you? Tell me, and I'll make sure they pay," Vincent's eyes narrowed, a dangerous glint flashing across them.

Yet his concern sounded almost laughable to Claire.

He was the one who once promised to protect her.

But he was also the one who sent her to prison.

Five years ago, she had desperately hoped he would stand by her as her defense lawyer.

Instead, he sat across from her in court, representing Vanessa, listing every piece of damning evidence against her with a cold, detached demeanor. Each word was like a dagger, pinning her to the pillar of shame, robbing her of her freedom, her dignity, her education, and her future...

She had trusted him once, only to be betrayed in the worst way possible.

had nearly cost her her

person she feared most, then Vincent was the one she most

a bond formed over countless years. How could he so easily sever

time, they were willing to sacrifice their own blood to protect Vanessa, sparing her from

face twisted with pain

are you still blaming

then, I had my reasons. Please forgive me, okay? I promise I'll

interest

borne, she had

could undo

permanently deaf in her left ear; the kidney she lost

facts lay bare before her how could she forgive

but Vincent gripped it too tightly for

meet his, her gaze as

chest,

was cold

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