Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 314

Claire closed her eyes, hiding the surge of emotion threatening to spill over. She reached out and wrapped her arms gently around her grandmother's waist.

"I just want you to be happy every day, Grandma. You've been so good to me." Even if I'm not here in the future, I don't want you to be sad.

Life goes on, with or without anyone.

Besides, someone as wonderful as Mr. Foster is bound to meet someone even better for him someday.

As for me, I was always meant to be just a brief visitor in his life.

Claire nuzzled into her grandmother's embrace, breathing in the comforting warmth that made her feel utterly safe.

Sensing Claire's closeness, her grandmother's heart melted.

She gently patted Claire's back. "I want you to be happy every day too, sweetheart."

"Mm." Claire's voice was muffled, heavy with sleep.

"You must be tired after being out all day, aren't you?" her grandmother asked softly.

"A little."

"Then just nap here for a while." Her grandmother made no move to let her go, holding Claire close.

So Claire half-lay against her grandmother, her body weak and exhausted from just a few extra steps.

Claire soon drifted

her grandmother carefully laid her

over a light blanket, and after the old lady stood

the sofa, watching her peaceful face for a long moment before

we make for dinner? The young master will be home soon," Grace asked in a

on the sofa and replied quietly,

Grace: "..."

Has the young master ever even had

about Miss

turned to May. "Claire loves your soup, May. And something light is good for her

Grace and May were surprised by just how much the old

have thought it a little unfair, but honestly, neither minded.

of warm, silky soup, freshly made

to steam a custard for Claire

by

and even his

"Grace, did

Grace shook her head.

"So... May?"

shook her

tell

smiled at him. "No, Grandma ordered you some takeout-this restaurant has great reviews. Give it

Sean: "..."