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."

Mr. and Mrs. Linwood were home, would Miss Claire really provoke a beating by hurting

spoke, her eyes welled with tears, and

in such a state pained him deeply; yet Vanessa had always been so obedient and kind. He found it hard to believe

expression, May couldn't help but continue, "Master Ethan,

Ethan shot her a cold,

gaze was so intimidating that May's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly fell silent. She realized she

Claire. Even as an outsider,

and began pacing in front of the emergency

finally swung open, and the doctor emerged. Ethan rushed forward, his voice urgent, "Victor, how

removed his mask, his expression grave as he addressed May, "May, please

leaving Victor and Ethan alone outside the