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."

it-knowing Mr. and Mrs. Linwood were home, would Miss Claire really provoke a beating by hurting Miss Vanessa? Miss Vanessa has

eyes welled with tears, and she

pained him deeply; yet Vanessa had always been so

continue, "Master Ethan, don't you think

finish, Ethan shot her a cold, piercing look. "May,

heart skipped a beat, and she quickly fell silent. She realized she had overstepped, daring

events were truly unjust to Miss Claire. Even as an outsider, watching her suffer was painful,

pacing in front of

an eternity, the door finally swung open, and the

as he addressed May, "May,

wheeled the bed towards the ward, leaving Victor and Ethan alone