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.

looked at Sean, her voice quivering, "Mr. Foster, rest assured, if anything happens to Brian, I'll take full responsibility. I won't

her anxious gaze, exhaling softly. His voice was gentle, "I told you, don't worry.

welled up in Claire's eyes. No one had ever spoken to her with

was just comforting words, they filled her with

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

face. Her grandmother always showered her with care and treated her like a beloved granddaughter. If she noticed Claire's red,

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

strain and fatigue, there was also

unease.

was still preoccupied with thoughts of Brian,

of Brian's safety, she'd be

asked him to check on Brian at

between them in the car was

Liam called back. Sean put the call on speaker. "Boss, Brian only has a mild concussion

up, Sean turned to

nodded, relief finally softening her expression. "Thank

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

nodded, a bit

entered the