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.

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

into his arms with such force, as if trying to merge her into his

for herself? How ironic. If caring for herself worked,

die right here in front of you." She struggled fiercely, attempting once

nearly gone, but her stubborn determination remained, each struggle tearing at her wounds. Blood streamed from her forehead, down her cheeks, and

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

sense of

wavered without Vincent's

could catch her again, she steadied herself with sheer

We're done, never to meet again." Claire's voice was cold and resolute, each word

the hospital exit, her unsteady steps

approach her but couldn't let her leave alone, so he followed at

only to face relentless scorn from