Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 67

The next day, as usual, May came to bring her food.

But this time, Adah didn't accompany her; instead, Mandy came along with May.

Mandy was a twenty-year-old college student, her eyes clear and innocent, radiating the vibrant glow of youth.

Looking at herself, Claire realized she was only three years older than Mandy, yet she felt like a withered flower, long past her innocence, burdened with weariness.

The moment Mandy saw Claire, her eyes reddened with emotion.

She gently held Claire's injured left hand. It wasn't just her fingers that were broken; her hand and arm bore the painful marks of Nathan's belt, now bruised and discolored.

Mandy said with heartfelt concern, "The Linwood family is truly awful. How could they treat you like this?"

"Claire, you should leave the Linwood family. Don't stay with those demons any longer."

Claire could feel Mandy's genuine concern. During her five years in prison, no one from the Linwood family visited her. Only May and Mandy took the time to see her, giving her a glimpse of kindness in the world.

and Claire was determined to protect

Mandy, "I'll follow Mandy's

eyes sparkled

"Yes, really." Claire nodded.

and Mandy had a safe path out, so Ethan

thought, Claire shifted the conversation to Mandy's studies.

going well. I manage to

felt relieved. "Mandy, have you

a look of longing in her eyes. But

in her forties, and Mandy's father had passed away when she was in elementary school. Her mother had worked tirelessly to support her through college. How could she dare to

she replied firmly, but

if, you had the opportunity to study abroad

"Of course, I would love to, but such things

Claire's heart was at ease. If Mandy wanted to study abroad, it

overseas immediately. Mandy

Ethan's