Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 103

The blood from Claire's head mixed with the rain, creating shocking red streaks on the ground.

Sean frowned. How did she manage to put herself in such a dire state in just a short time?

Without a word, his face as impassive as ever, he opened the car door and gestured for May and Claire to get in.

The car sped towards the hospital, and Sean remained silent the entire way, his thoughts unreadable.

Upon arrival, Claire was swiftly wheeled into the emergency room by the medical staff.

The harsh white lights of the corridor reflected on May's anxious and weary face.

Shortly after, a doctor rushed over, his expression grave. "The patient has suffered a severe head injury and has lost a lot of blood. On top of that, she's developed an infection from being in the rain. Her condition is critical. Who is the patient's family member? We need consent for immediate surgery."

hesitated, "Can a

family member. Please contact them quickly. Time is of

as she dialed Nathan's

When the call connected, May clung to it like a lifeline, urgently

before she could finish, "May, you've forgotten your place. Claire is our daughter, and how we discipline her is none of your business. You're

the beeping tone pounding like a

head freshly bandaged, saw the call from May and assumed it was

life is in danger. Can you come

sustained, Ethan's anger flared. Hadn't he done enough for her? Why was Claire still acting out? Threatening their father, hitting Vanessa with an ashtray-Claire was becoming uncontrollable. If her behavior wasn't corrected

was cold as he spoke, "Her fate

with finality, extinguishing the last flicker of hope May

pleading eyes. "Sir,

could see that Sean was a man of wealth and influence. A single word from him could resolve her plight. Her gaze on Sean was one of desperation, as if