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.

Linwood family's eyes were all on

by Adah's calming presence, preventing him from lashing out at

to greet her elders before eating, but recalling last night's events,

flash of malice, yet she forced a smile. "Claire, these dumplings were specially made for you by May.

acted as if she hadn't heard her, not even sparing a glance, her focus solely on the dumplings

took a deep breath, suppressing his rising anger, managing a strained smile. "Claire, after breakfast, you should take off that bandage. You're not injured, and anyone would think you're being mistreated

smirk playing on her

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

longer. "Claire, why the

eyes devoid of emotion, which only

a sudden burst of anger, he reached to rip off the bandage on Claire's