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.

while, Claire managed to regain some composure. She looked at Sean, her voice quivering, "Mr. Foster, rest assured, if anything happens

her anxious gaze, exhaling softly. His voice was

one had ever spoken to her with

just comforting words, they filled her with warmth

the tissues in the glove compartment and handed them to her, "Don't cry.

she thought of her grandmother's kind, gentle face. Her grandmother always showered her with care and treated her like a

Sean and wiped her eyes dry. She took deep breaths, desperately trying to

and fatigue, there

unease.

her like this, Sean realized she was still preoccupied with thoughts of Brian, injured and

safety, she'd

him to

in the car was heavy and

minutes later, Liam called back. Sean put the call on speaker. "Boss, Brian

up, Sean turned to Claire, "Feel

finally softening her

smile tugged at Sean's lips, "Ready to get out of

a

entered