Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 64

"You are not! You gave birth but never raised me, so you are not my mother." Claire repeated firmly.

Hearing Claire's words, Adah's eyes reddened instantly, tears welling up but refusing to fall. "Claire, do you hate me so much? What do I have to do for you to accept me?"

Claire remained silent.

She would never accept her, not in this lifetime.

Seeing Claire's silence, Adah felt a heavy weight in her chest, her voice choking with emotion. "Claire, let's just eat first, okay? After dinner, you can be mad at me all you want."

Her tone was almost pleading.

Claire spoke flatly, "Mrs. Linwood, I'm not angry with you. I have repaid the debt of birth. From now on, we are strangers."

Her voice was devoid of any warmth a daughter might show to her mother.

Adah's heart ached anew, and she forced a weak smile. "Alright, alright, you're not angry. Let's eat first. We can talk after dinner."

"Leave," Claire's voice was cold and unyielding, leaving no room for negotiation. "Claire..." Adah attempted one last effort, but Claire's next words shattered any remaining courage.

She said softly, "I can't eat with you here."

by lightning, her body swaying, her face turning pale. As tears threatened

the hospital room, she leaned against the cold wall, covering her mouth, trying not to

she managed to calm

saw May sitting by Claire's bedside, feeding her with gentle

Claire who was so cold towards her was smiling at

once lifeless eyes

couldn't hear what they were saying, but she could see

if they were the ones truly bound by

scene deeply

rush in, pull May

Over time, she had come

her and didn't want her as a

was something she

than water, so how could she simply

waited outside for a long time until May

see her still there. "Madam, are we heading back now?"

May with dissatisfaction. "You

to reenter the