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."

might have believed him. Unfortunately, no amount of sweet talk

now.

didn't want to see Vincent, much less listen to his

you can leave. If you intend to press

I care about you," Vincent said, his voice full

need it,"

repeated rejections were pushing Vincent to the brink

his eyes filled with desperation and sorrow. "Claire, what do I have 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 whenever I can. Yet, you always push me away.

a crime I didn't commit without complaint. But you, the lawyer who used fake evidence to convict me, are the one who feels wronged? As an attorney, shouldn't you understand how important innocence is

turned pale, his

any of

education when he couldn't afford it. Despite being a wealthy heiress,

family's testimony against Claire,

with deep sadness, hoping she

filled with helplessness and inner conflict. "Claire, no matter what happened, we have to

words were a