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.

close to hers, feeling the steady rhythm of his heartbeat and the warmth

worry reflected in

gentle hand, softly strumming the

Claire, while the arm encircling her tightened of its own accord

grip and let

exclamation was like a hammer blow, jolting Sean from his tumultuous

almost immediately,

he calmed the storm

reached for

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

and reverent movements, Sean slid the ring onto Claire's middle finger,

ring moved over her knuckle, finally resting securely

it was gripped by an invisible

her eyes filled with confusion

voice trembled slightly, as if startled by this unexpected

deep and resolute: "With this

through the quiet living room, carrying a soothing strength. Outside,

was too overwhelmed by this