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 her

ready to

pain they'd caused her was about to be repaid in full. Armed with the

requesting a meeting to discuss the Eastborough Project—a

Linwood's personal bodyguard. Ensure

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 for Adah to see Nathan's true

steps steady and purposeful as she approached Adah's room. Opening the door, she was

imprisonment. Desperate to rescue her precious children,

And then Claire entered.

her most loathed enemy had appeared. Her injuries, her children's downfall-all, in her mind, traced back to Claire. The desire

just beyond Adah's reach, her

unanswered, her threats met with silence, as Claire simply watched, her patience unyielding. For an

waned. She collapsed onto the