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.

carried away by Mary, hadn't received

a stroke of luck, not due to any concern from the Linwood

complete lack of interest made Ethan's heart

like seeing her

tantrum like she used to, shouting and making a scene, it would be

least when she was angry, it

frustration boiling over. "What do you want from

will make

caused trouble? The whole family

pushing Vanessa? You refused to apologize after we got home and even attacked

barrage of questions, Claire's lips curled into a

well enough that arguing with them was futile. Past experiences had taught her that in this so-called

was nothing worth

heard every

into the room, pushing past Adah and Ethan, and stood by Claire's bedside, slamming a thermos down on the

with anger, her eyes red with fury