Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 107

Claire's heart was filled with scorn and indifference.

Watching Adah put on such an act made her feel utterly disgusted.

Just last night, Adah had mercilessly struck her with an ashtray, showing not even

a hint of concern for her well-being. Now, to see her feigning the role of a caring mother was too much to bear.

Claire's rejection was like a dagger to Adah's heart. "Claire, I truly know I was wrong this time. Can you forgive me just this once?"

Seeing that Claire remained unmoved, Ethan quickly interjected, "Claire, Mom was impulsive yesterday, but she regretted it deeply afterward. She searched for you all night, scouring every corner of Crestwood."

"We're family, Claire. Blood ties are unbreakable. Look at your mom now; she's genuinely afraid of losing you."

Claire didn't believe a single word Ethan said.

They claimed to have searched all night, yet they appeared well-rested, without a trace of fatigue or dark circles under their eyes. Clearly, they had only realized her absence early this morning after a good night's sleep.

state, hadn't been carried away by Mary, hadn't received timely medical treatment, she would be nothing but

not due to any concern from the Linwood family. Claire

of interest

like seeing

used to, shouting and making a scene, it would be better than

was angry, it showed she

anxious, frustration boiling over. "What do you

what will

month since you got out of jail, how many times have you caused trouble? The whole family has been doting on you, loving you, tolerating you, yet you remain unsatisfied, causing

caused a scene at the banquet and embarrassed the Linwood family by pushing Vanessa? You refused to

Claire's lips curled into a mocking smile, though her eyes remained as

taught her that in this so-called family, the truth never mattered; they only had eyes

was nothing

room, Mary had heard every word and couldn't hold

into the room, pushing past Adah and Ethan, and stood by Claire's bedside,

with anger, her eyes