Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 122

This scene hit Claire like a tidal wave, a mix of resentment and gratitude crashing

over her heart, and tears sprang to her eyes. Her family had never believed in her, constantly causing her pain. The warmth she felt always came from May and strangers. Her family had abandoned her, but the world had not.

Claire wondered if her situation was one of fortune or misfortune. There were so many words of gratitude she wanted to express, but in such a tense moment, she could say nothing.

Suddenly, Claire turned around, dropping the fruit knife stained with Ethan's blood, and rushed to Irene's bedside, starting CPR. Her hands pressed down firmly and quickly on Irene's chest, her voice repeatedly calling out, "Irene, you have to wake up, you can't die. I've already spent five years in prison because of you. Do you want me to face a death sentence if you die?"

She didn't fear death. But she couldn't accept her enemies living well after she

was gone.

had used all her strength when she strangled Irene. But before she could confirm if Irene was

flashed in Vanessa's eyes, but everyone's attention was fixed on Claire and Irene,

the intense effort, but through sheer determination, she continued each precise motion. Claire's heart ached as

back to

breath, and leaned down, sealing her lips over Irene's, gently breathing air into her lungs, performing mouth-to-

rate began to slow, and a barely noticeable smirk crept across her lips. She thought: Ha! Irene must be dead.

of emotions. If Claire truly wanted to kill Irene, why would she go to such lengths to save her? Was it all just an act to fool

knew of Claire, the likelihood of her putting on a performance to escape punishment seemed high. Their eyes flickered with doubt, eventually settling

that your phony CPR is going to absolve you of the crime against Irene," Ethan said

sighed, "Claire, you've really let me

fools any longer. Their attire screamed sophistication and higher