Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 140

The elderly woman couldn't hide her worry. "Sean, Claire's not in the best of spirits right now. You should try to comfort her more."

"Alright," Sean replied.

"And remember, she's been through a lot. Her heart is heavy. You need to show her more care, talk to her, and help her open up."

"Don't worry, Grandma, I've got it under control."

She continued to fuss over the details, reminding Sean to make sure Claire had some soup to sober up and to keep her warm at night, leaving nothing to chance.

Sean listened patiently, occasionally nodding in agreement.

Meanwhile, Claire had drunk herself into a stupor. She let go of the empty bottle in her hand, swaying unsteadily, on the verge of collapsing.

Sean quickly reached out to steady her, and she leaned into him, her whole body limp and her gaze hazy and bewildered. Looking up, she asked, "Who are you?" Sean hurriedly ended the call and supported her. "You've had too much to drink."

finger, pointing at his prominent nose, and slurred

she frowned deeply. "Ethan, I hate you. You're not my

kitten's scratch. But her own force made her lose her balance, and she

arm and caught

Ethan,"

focus on his face. "Then you must

most. We grew up in the orphanage together, childhood friends. You promised to protect me, but you joined Vanessa in bullying me. You said you'd study

protect me, I worked so hard to pay for your college? Did you know I anonymously supported you to spare your pride?

was calm, the moonlight spreading a

with tears, sparkling under the gentle glow of

murmured softly,

defiantly. "I

stumbling a bit but managing to stand her ground

she pointed at Sean. "Vincent, I'll