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.

unconscious state, hadn't been carried away by Mary, hadn't received timely medical treatment, she

a stroke of luck, not due to any concern from the Linwood family. Claire refused to look at

lack of interest made Ethan's heart

seeing her

throw a tantrum like she used to, shouting

she was angry, it showed

frustration boiling over. "What do

what will

of jail, how many times have you caused trouble? The whole family has been doting on you,

you? Wasn't it because you caused a scene at the banquet and embarrassed the Linwood family by pushing Vanessa? You refused to apologize after we got

to Ethan's barrage of questions, Claire's lips curled into a mocking smile, though her eyes remained as cold

arguing with them was futile. Past experiences had taught her that

was nothing worth

the hospital room, Mary had heard every word and couldn't

Ethan, and stood by Claire's bedside, slamming a

chest heaved with anger, her eyes red with