Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 150

The nurse hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Oh, Claire, she's in room 312 on the third floor."

It was no wonder the nurse remembered Claire so well-her husband was strikingly handsome, even more so than Dr. Lewis.

But really, Dr. Lewis, is it appropriate to bring such a large bouquet of red roses to visit another man's wife?

Victor paid no mind to the curious stares from the staff. He thanked the nurse and made his way to Claire's room with long, determined strides.

Expecting to find Claire languishing in bed, Victor was surprised to discover the room empty.

His heart sank. Could Claire have already left?

As he was pondering this, he heard the sound of a toilet flushing from the bathroom.

A moment later, Claire emerged, clad in her hospital gown.

Seeing Victor without warning, her mind went blank.

When she finally processed his presence, her already pale face turned ghostly white.

did Victor find her

mean the

chill ran through Claire, and without further thought,

Victor tossed the roses onto the bed and quickly caught up with Claire,

running? Do you think I'm going to

to break free. Her gaze was filled with fear. "What do you want?

being dragged back to face their baseless accusations made her tremble

"I'm just here to

"You're all in on it

of injustice at

from the bed, thrusting them into Claire's arms with a gruff, "If I wanted to harm you, would I bother bringing flowers? You're just like the dog in Aesop's fable,

arms caught Claire off guard, and the impact against her chest made her flinch. Her tears

rubbed the back of his

a hint of irritation

don't like red roses? Just say so, don't cry over

such an awkward situation before. His

crazy. Tell me what you like, and I'll get it for

indebted to