Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 156

Adah was visibly shaken by Nathan's words, her body trembling slightly as they hit her where it hurt most.

Her face was a canvas of pain and regret, tears streaming down ceaselessly. She choked back her sobs, her voice thick with emotion, "I... I only did it for Vanessa. She's so young, and it was just a mistake. I couldn't bear for her to carry such a heavy burden at her age..."

"And now you're blaming me?" Nathan retorted sharply.

"I was confused back then. Were you confused too?"

standing nearby, immediately put on an expression of utmost distress. Her eyes welled up with tears as she threw herself into Adah's arms, sobbing, "Mom, I never meant it. I regret it so much. If I had known how much it would hurt Claire, I would have confessed

anger dissipated, leaving only a tender ache. She gently stroked Vanessa's hair, trying to soothe her, her voice softening, "Vanessa, I'm not blaming you. You're my daughter, and nobody knows you better

laughed coldly: What a gullible fool. Just a few feigned tears and she's wrapped around my

the head nurse, Sophia, who stood outside. A shared look of triumph passed between them, and Sophia slyly gave Vanessa a thumbs up, fueling

deception, fooling Adah so thoroughly was simply delightful,

drifted back to the fiery passion they had shared earlier that morning. He was eager for Adah to leave so he could be with Sophia once more. A sly smile curled his

their interaction thrilling. She bit her lip, lifting the edge of her white coat to reveal the black lace underneath, further fanning Nathan's

couldn't be too blatant. He feigned exasperation, saying, "Ah! The only thing I fear is