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.

the warmth of his touch, Claire instinctively turned her head to see Sean's lips moving,

eyes fixed on Victor,

throat, trying to keep his

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

I can tell you, your kidney was targeted

pulled out a folder filled with documents and laid them out on the

a look at this. Isn't this the kidney compatibility test you did eight years ago?

picked up the documents, her eyes scanning the

from eight years ago, her pupils dilated, and a jolt of realization seemed to shock

after rejoining the Linwood family, Nathan and Adah had taken her to Cresthaven General Hospital for a check-up, apparently concerned

check-up she ever had. Back then, she was overjoyed,

tests, though she barely remembered the details,

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

bring her back just for her

Claire's body began to tremble uncontrollably, her

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, "It was

Despite everything,