Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 42

Vincent stood frozen, stunned by Claire's sudden, self-destructive outburst.

"You won't let go, will you?" Claire hurled herself against the wall again. The dull thuds echoed down the corridor, each one a heavy blow to Vincent's heart.

His face turned ashen, and he nearly lost his balance.

"Are you insane?" His voice trembled. "Just to get away from me, you're willing to hurt yourself like this?"

Claire seemed possessed, locked in a frenzy. As long as Vincent held on, she persisted in her self-harming actions.

Blood splattered onto the floor, forming shocking pools of red, while her face grew pale from blood loss.

Vincent was tormented by Claire's madness, pain consuming him from the depths of his soul.

you care for yourself? Why torture me by hurting yourself?" Vincent's voice was

arms with such force, as if

How ironic. If caring for herself worked, she wouldn't be

in front of you." She struggled fiercely,

stubborn determination remained, each struggle tearing at her wounds. Blood streamed from her forehead, down

"Claire, stop this. I'll let go, I'll

hands slowly released her, an indescribable sense of

body wavered

her again, she

Claire's voice was cold and resolute, each word a chasm

the hospital exit, her unsteady steps like broken drumbeats, pounding on Vincent's

her leave alone, so he followed at a cautious

only to face relentless scorn from the Linwood