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."

behind bars, she might have believed him. Unfortunately,

now.

didn't want to see Vincent, much less listen

you're not here to arrest me, then you can leave. If you intend to press charges, I'll

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

need it,"

rejections were pushing Vincent to the brink of losing his

and sorrow. "Claire, what do I have to do for you to forgive me? Can't you see how much I care? Ever since

and cutting. “I served five years for 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

turned pale, his heart heavy with

hadn't wanted any of this,

his college education when he couldn't afford it. Despite being

the stairs. And with the Linwood family's testimony against

Claire with deep sadness, hoping she would understand

inner conflict. "Claire, no matter what happened, we have to

words were