Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 47

**The Dining Room**

Nathan, Adah, Ethan, and Vanessa had already seated themselves, but unusually, none of them had started eating yet.

As soon as Claire stepped in, Adah rose immediately, taking Claire's hand warmly. "Claire, you must be starving. Come have breakfast," she said with enthusiasm.

She guided Claire to the table.

Nathan sat at the head, with Ethan to his right and Adah on his left. Vanessa was naturally seated next to Adah.

Claire had two options: sit next to Ethan or next to Vanessa. Neither was appealing, but if she had to choose, she'd rather sit by Ethan.

Without a word, Claire took her place beside Ethan, expressionless. She picked up a spoon and quietly began to eat the simple dumplings in front of her.

on her, each with

filled with anger, barely contained by Adah's calming presence, preventing him from lashing

elders before eating, but recalling last night's events, she swallowed

smile. "Claire, these dumplings were specially made for you by May. Do you like them?" she asked, her voice a mixture of

not even sparing a glance, her focus solely on

managing a strained smile. "Claire, after breakfast, you should take off that

on her lips, but she remained silent

her mouth with a napkin before looking up. "I'm done. Take your time," she said

anger any longer. "Claire, why the sour face

coldly, her eyes devoid of emotion, which

burst of anger, he reached to rip off the bandage on Claire's head, snarling, "Let's see