Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 72

Five years ago, to protect Vanessa, Vincent didn't hesitate to frame Claire and send her to prison.

And now, five years later, he's heard rumors that Claire pushed Vanessa down the stairs. Is he starting to feel guilty and planning to go against her again?

"Yes, I did it," Claire admitted without hesitation.

Vincent had expected Claire to deny or explain, but to his shock, she owned up to it immediately.

He looked at her, disbelief written all over his face.

Claire merely returned his gaze coolly, her eyes full of sarcasm. "So, Attorney Lewis, what's your plan this time? Send me back to prison? How long will it be- five years? Ten?"

Each word was like a sharp blade cutting into Vincent's heart.

He felt as though something was lodged in his throat, rendering him speechless.

"Claire, we've known each other since childhood. You know I would never do that to you."

remained silent. If she hadn't endured five years behind bars, she might have believed him.

now.

to see Vincent, much

arrest me, then you can

because I care about you," Vincent said, his

it,"

rejections were pushing Vincent to the brink of losing

to do for you to forgive me? Can't you see how much I care? Ever since you got out, I've been trying to see you

But you, the lawyer who used fake evidence

his heart heavy

any of this, but

funding his college education when he couldn't afford it. Despite being a wealthy heiress, she was kind-hearted

family's testimony against Claire, even if he doubted

sadness, hoping she would

what happened, we have to move forward. Why

Claire, his words were a