Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 175

Vincent was still under the effects of anesthesia, his body trapped in a deep, unconscious state. Despite this, his brow remained furrowed, as if even in his slumber, he was enduring an indescribable agony.

Ethan, after receiving emergency treatment, had also drifted into a deep sleep.

Brian watched as the medical staff wheeled both men into the hospital room, his mood overshadowed by a deep gloom.

It seemed that ever since Claire had disappeared, misfortune had been dogging those who had wronged her, one after the other.

Reflecting on how Claire wasn't the true culprit behind Irene's vegetative state, and remembering the hardships Claire had endured during her five years in prison, Brian's heart ached profoundly.

Was this karma?

The harm they had inflicted on Claire had finally come back to haunt them.

Brian lingered outside the hospital room for a long time before dragging his heavy steps away. Initially, he intended to return to his own room. However, recalling Irene's earlier manic state, he couldn't shake off his unease. So, he turned around and entered Irene's room instead.

wasn't asleep. Since waking from her vegetative state, she had been reluctant to close her eyes, having missed out on five years of the world. She

he saw Irene

he called softly, but she didn't react

her, speaking gently, "Irene, your brother is here

Happy?

Irene's lips. If he truly cared for her as a sister, he wouldn't defend Vanessa. Despite knowing how much she had suffered and how Claire had been dragged into five years of unjust imprisonment, he, as her own

here to visit her; he was here to witness

She couldn't believe that they wouldn't

at nothing to uncover what really happened all those years ago. In order

not to like Vanessa? Wasn't he the one who had pursued Claire for three years during high school? Didn't he want to break off his engagement with Vanessa for Claire's

for Vanessa's misdeeds to be exposed, her dear brother was unwilling. He would rather deceive their parents, rather make her endure injustice, and let Claire continue to bear the

It was

deserve to be her brother. He certainly didn't deserve to say, "Your brother is here to see you. Aren't you happy?" Those words rang hollow and