Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 224

He moved like an arrow shot from a bow, cutting through the air with determined strides as he rushed toward her.

Raindrops slid from his hair, tracing his chiseled features and gathering at his chin, only to be flung away with his every motion.

Just as Claire was about to have an intimate encounter with the floor, Sean arrived in the nick of time.

With a powerful stretch of his arm, he became an unyielding shield, securely catching Claire around the waist.

It was as if she had been gently lifted by strong yet tender hands, settling firmly onto Sean's long legs.

His other hand instinctively supported her back, enclosing her safely within his embrace.

In that moment, time seemed to halt.

Outside, the wind howled and the rain poured relentlessly.

But inside the living room, only the sound of their breathing filled the space.

Sean, slightly out of breath, gazed at Claire with deep concern and lingering fear, his eyes locking onto hers as if to ensure she was truly all right.

to hers, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat and the warmth radiating from him, her hands instinctively gripping Sean's arm tightly, unwilling to ever

noticed the worry

was like a gentle hand, softly strumming the strings of his heart, deepening the intensity in his

encircling her tightened of its own accord under the influence of a

grip and

exclamation was like a hammer

contracted, and almost immediately, he

a deep breath, he calmed the

slowly reached

surprised gaze, he removed his ring-a simple yet elegant band that glimmered coldly

movements, Sean slid the ring onto Claire's middle finger, as if performing a

her knuckle, finally resting

it was gripped

looked up sharply, her eyes filled with confusion

Claire's voice trembled slightly, as if startled by this unexpected gesture, or perhaps suppressing a flood of

voice deep and resolute: "With this

quiet living room, carrying a soothing strength. Outside, Ethan remained in the storm, in his

this sudden wave of