Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 164

When life offers a glimmer of hope, who would willingly embrace death?

"Mr. Foster, will... will I go to prison? I can't bear the thought of going back there..." The trauma from those five years loomed over her like a dark shadow.

She'd rather die than face that nightmare again.

Sean gently reassured her, "Don't worry, I've got everything under control. Just get in the car."

Claire nodded, her body trembling as she settled into the vehicle.

Sean dialed 911 and stood quietly by Brian's side until the ambulance arrived.

Once Brian was taken away, Sean drove Claire away from the scene.

The car rolled slowly into the garage of Foster Manor.

Claire was still visibly shaken, unable to calm her nerves.

Sean noticed her distress but didn't rush her; he simply remained in the driver's seat, offering silent companionship.

"Mr. Foster, rest assured, if anything happens to Brian, I'll take full responsibility. I

softly. His voice was gentle, "I told you, don't worry. I've got

one had ever spoken to her

comforting words, they

the glove compartment and handed them

stopped abruptly as she thought of her grandmother's kind, gentle face. Her grandmother always showered her with care and treated her like a beloved granddaughter. If she noticed Claire's red, swollen eyes, she'd certainly

Claire accepted the tissues from Sean and wiped her eyes dry. She took deep breaths, desperately trying to hold back her tears, and managed a

tinged with strain and fatigue, there

unease.

her like this, Sean realized she was still preoccupied with

assurance of Brian's safety, she'd be restless all

asked him to check on Brian

between them in the car was heavy

speaker. "Boss, Brian only has a mild concussion and is not in any

turned to Claire, "Feel better

relief finally softening her

lips, "Ready to get out of

a

entered