Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 125

Claire was shoved aside by Brian, stumbling a few steps before regaining her balance.

Seeing this, Irene was consumed with worry. Her hands clutched the sheets tightly, desperate to reveal the truth to her brother, to expose Vanessa's malevolence and defend Claire.

Yet, something seemed to choke her, turning her countless words into painful, stifled sobs that she couldn't voice.

Her gaze darted between Claire and Brian, her heart twisting with anguish.

Claire had done nothing wrong, yet she was framed and spent five years in prison, while the real culprit roamed free, nearly strangling her. Despite her misery, she now faced her brother's misunderstanding.

Five years ago, her brother was so fond of Claire, and now, he saw her as an enemy.

Irene wanted to scream, to break through the barrier preventing her from speaking, but her body wouldn't cooperate.

The more anxious she felt, the more her tears flowed.

Her condition pained Brian deeply, and he yearned for an outlet to unleash his frustration.

Without thinking, he directed his anger at Claire once more.

you done to Irene? Why can't she speak?" he

as puzzled. Irene had finally woken up, something Claire had long awaited, hoping it would clear her name.

"Irene, speak up."

pushed you back then, nor did I try to strangle you today.

his eyes locked on Claire. He wanted to hate her, but his heart kept pulling him back to her, caught between love and hate, his face full of torment. "Irene is terrified of

Irene wept bitterly.

at Claire. Stop hurting her. You'll regret

but every word caught

room was

deep breath,

doctor for help, "Doctor, why can't

brief examination, the doctor reassured them, "Having been in

functions, including her speech, have deteriorated. It's normal for her to be unable to speak

So that's the situation.

the others finally felt a

Claire was struck

Vanessa would try everything in her

before she fully