Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 343

Chapter 334

After downing an entire bottle of liquor, heat bloomed across Mandy's cheeks, her eyes turning glassy and unfocused.

She set the empty bottle on the table with little care, staring at Liam. Her voice came out rough and scratchy. "Is there any more?"

"We're out," Liam replied, shaking his head.

Mandy didn't believe him. "You're lying."

Liam fell silent.

Without another word, Mandy spun on her heel and headed for the kitchen. She rummaged through the wine cabinet until she found a bottle of clear spirits. Twisting off the cap, she lifted it to her lips.

"What are you doing?" Liam hurried over, stepping in front of her to block her path.

Mandy glared at him, frustration etched across her face. "I need a drink, Liam. Just let me."

He caught a flicker of pain in her eyes and softened his tone. "Drinking like this will only hurt you."

me? I'm already hurting, so what does it matter?" Her voice trembled on the edge of tears, her eyes

and raw. "It was the woman who ruined Claire's life in prison-she beat her so badly, Claire lost her hearing and her leg was shattered. Claire's life is over. Why does someone like

emotions

her 'new life.' Can you believe that? Isn't it just sickening?

them suffer just as she did. Deaf,

made her blind, mute, broke her arms and legs. Even

laugh grew louder, more unhinged,

took a long, burning swallow. The alcohol flushed her face a deeper red and

before she could fall, steadying her with both

chest,

try to get back at them, Claire can never be

world so unfair, Liam? Claire is the kindest person I know-why did she have to endure

through living with the Linwood family for those three years. She was still in high school, drowning in coursework, but she had to play nice with those monsters, work part-time to pay for Vincent's tuition, and

But hearing

softly.

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