Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 314

Chapter 308

"Delicious."

"Really?" Claire's eyes lit up instantly.

"Yes, really."

"I'm glad you like it, Mr. Foster."

She never imagined her very first attempt at making a simple noodle soup would earn such high praise. Maybe, she thought, she really did have a knack for cooking.

Claire felt a surge of happiness as she picked up her fork and took another bite.

The rich aroma of the broth, mingled with the fresh taste of parsley and a hint of sesame oil, made her eyes narrow with contentment.

No matter how many times she had this dish, it was always her favorite.

Perhaps it was because, during her bleakest winter, May had made her this noodle soup, warming her through the coldest nights.

Whenever the weather turned chilly, this was the taste she craved most.

As Claire ate, lost in her memories, she failed to notice the wide-eyed stares Aberdeen and Grace exchanged as they watched Sean take another bite. It was as if they'd just witnessed something unbelievable.

two shared a glance, clearly wanting to say something, but seeing Claire's happy expression, they quietly swallowed their

family. She ate slowly, savoring each bite. By the time she finished

she offered, "Would you like some more, Mr. Foster? I

have work to get

he stood

don't you

today, and I'd feel better knowing

agreed, his long strides carrying him swiftly out

***

In the car.

his seat, exhaustion written across his face. He loosened his tie,

him through the

was severely allergic-even a hint of parsley would leave him

heavy breath. "Find a

***

at the Foster

"Grandma, I need to head

didn't you just say you were staying in today?" Aberdeen asked,

be leaving the house. The whole point was to have Jeffry accompany him, so she could slip out unnoticed. Otherwise, Jeffry would tail her

for parents, so I thought I'd go with

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