Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 57

May glanced into the operating room, her eyes filled with compassion and helplessness. "Miss Claire has been hurt by Mr. Linwood."

Ethan had already noticed the bruises and cuts marring Claire's pale, frail skin- each mark a stark reminder of her suffering. However, his attention was primarily drawn to her shocking finger injury, making the rest of the wounds seem almost insignificant in comparison.

Closing his eyes for a moment, Ethan took a deep breath, trying to steady himself before asking, "Why did my father hit her?"

May hesitated, uncertainty flickering across her face. It wasn't that she didn't want to speak, but she feared Ethan might not believe her. Yet, if she remained silent, the alternative-a twisted version from Vanessa-would reach him.

Finally, she spoke, "Miss Vanessa accused Miss Claire of pushing her down the stairs. This made Mr. Linwood furious, and he whipped Miss Claire with a belt."

Noticing Ethan's furrowed brow, as if blaming Claire, May quickly added, "Master Ethan, forgive me for speaking out of turn, but I can't believe Miss Claire would do such a thing."

home, would Miss Claire really provoke a beating by hurting Miss

eyes welled with tears, and she dabbed at them gently with

Vanessa had always been so obedient and kind. He found it hard to believe she would falsely accuse Claire,

conflicted expression, May couldn't help but continue, "Master Ethan, don't you think your family might be a bit

cold, piercing look. "May,

beat, and she

were truly unjust to Miss Claire. Even as an outsider, watching her suffer was painful, and the Linwood family

overwhelmed, stood up and began pacing in front

and the doctor emerged. Ethan rushed forward, his voice urgent, "Victor, how is my

grave as he addressed May, "May, please

the ward, leaving Victor and Ethan alone outside the