Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 129

Claire let out a derisive snort, clearly unimpressed.

"Maintaining order? More like maintaining Vanessa's innocence!" she retorted sharply.

"The patient isn't complaining about the noise or exhaustion, nor are they asking to rest. You're in such a hurry to get us out because you've got something to hide."

"How dare you speak like that?" The headmistress's voice rose, anger sparking in

her eyes.

"I dare speak the truth. Even as the headmistress, you don't have the right to stop

the patient from identifying the real culprit in her attack. If you continue to interfere, I'll have no choice but to suspect you're intentionally shielding a murderer."

"Today, Irene must identify the assailant, and no one will stop her." Claire's firm stance only served to enrage the headmistress further.

but with so many onlookers, she restrained herself. "You're utterly unreasonable. If you keep causing trouble,

hospital see how the esteemed headmistress protects a murderer. Let's see how long you can hold onto your position

hand suspended mid-air, poised to

forward, grabbing Claire's arm with fiery eyes. "Why are you embarrassing

"You've always favored Vanessa, the adopted daughter, leaving your own flesh and blood to suffer unjustly for five years! If you're not ashamed, why should I be?

with rage, yet he was powerless against Claire's

"Claire, stop this madness. Can't we settle this at

gaze filled with disappointment, "Home? To

parents, terrified Vanessa might face the consequences, yet you never feared for your real daughter's

Claire's accusations piled up, Nathan's face grew darker, while Adah sobbed uncontrollably, almost

months. How could I

letting her endure injustice time

been bearing the blame for someone else for five years. What I want now is for Irene to identify the real culprit here and now. If Mrs. Linwood