Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 230

Victor winced as Claire's grip tightened on his arm, her agitation palpable. He quickly tried to soothe her, "Take a deep breath, Claire."

But how could Claire possibly calm down?

Yet, as she met Victor's reassuring gaze, she forced herself to swallow the rising tide of emotions, struggling to maintain her composure.

Seeing Claire's distress, Victor felt a pang of sympathy. Claire's life had been unbearably harsh.

Even as an outsider, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of pity.

At that moment, Sean spoke up, "Claire, come here."

It was the first time he had addressed her so warmly by her first name.

Yet Claire, with her back to him, neither heard nor saw him.

Sean paused, momentarily confused by her lack of response, then remembered she couldn't hear him. He stood up, walked over to her, and gently took her hand.

head to see Sean's lips moving, "Don't worry, sit down and let's talk this through

eyes fixed on Victor, terrified of missing any crucial piece

opposite her, clearing his throat,

desperate for answers right now, but this is all very complicated. I don't know who

kidney was targeted long before you were

a folder filled with

kidney compatibility test you did eight years ago? I need to know

as she picked up the documents, her eyes scanning

years ago, her pupils dilated, and a jolt of

taken her

the only full check-up she ever had. Back then,

multitude of tests, though she barely remembered the details,

all of this wasn't about care-it was a meticulously planned

bring her back just for her

Claire's body began to tremble

day after I came home, Mr. and Mrs. Linwood took me to Cresthaven General Hospital for a full check-up," Claire's voice wavered, barely managing to form complete sentences,

they didn't love her. Despite everything, she had never felt warmth in the Linwood