Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 246

"You're nothing but a cripple now, a disgrace that everyone despises!"

"Serves you right!"

"Justice at last!"

Claire found herself torn in a whirlwind of emotions-one moment, she was laughing at Nathan's ludicrous downfall, and the next, she was overwhelmed with sorrow for the suffering she and Adah had endured. Her emotions swung like a pendulum, leaving her dizzy and unsteady on her feet.

Sean caught her just in time as she swayed.

Looking up, Claire met Sean's concerned gaze. She managed a faint smile and whispered, "Mr. Foster, I'm alright."

Once she steadied herself, a determined glint appeared in Claire's eyes. "Mr. Foster," she declared, "I want to go out today. I need to visit Mrs. Linwood at the hospital."

the reason behind

was ready to settle

was Nathan, Adah, or Ethan, the pain they'd caused her was about to be repaid in full. Armed with the truth, she intended to

It was an urgent call from Cresthaven's leadership, requesting a

now on, you're Ms. Linwood's personal bodyguard. Ensure her safety

Claire traveled to the hospital, her mind was a tumult of thoughts, especially imagining Adah's reaction to the truth. Adah, who had lived a life of privilege and pride, manipulated by Nathan-a man who had cunningly crafted his way into her world. Claire was determined

was

rescue her precious children, she was confined by her own broken legs, trapped

And then Claire entered.

injuries, her children's downfall-all, in her mind, traced back to Claire. The desire for

reach, her gaze as calm and deep as an endless lake, watching Adah's outburst

met with silence, as Claire simply watched, her patience unyielding. For an entire hour,

collapsed onto the