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

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,

glinted with mockery. Inside, she laughed coldly: What a gullible fool. Just a few feigned tears and she's wrapped

stood outside. A shared look of triumph passed between them, and

so thoroughly was simply

He was eager for Adah to leave so he could be with Sophia once more. A sly smile curled his lips as

found the clandestine nature of their interaction thrilling. She bit her lip, lifting the edge of her white coat to reveal the black lace underneath, further fanning

He feigned exasperation, saying, "Ah! The only thing I fear is the tears of you two. Fine, I'll have someone find