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."

what does it matter?" Her voice trembled on the edge of

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.

emotions spiraling

wanted to enjoy her 'new life.' Can

just as she did. Deaf, crippled I'll make them

blind, mute, broke her arms and legs. Even if she survives, she'll

laugh grew louder, more unhinged,

swallow. The alcohol flushed her face a deeper red and clouded her mind further; her body swayed, barely able to hold

she could fall,

slumped against his chest, mumbling through her

how much I try to get back at them, Claire can never

the kindest person I know-why did she have to endure

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

past; he knew how much she'd suffered. But hearing Mandy sob out the story made his heart ache in a whole

cry," he said softly.

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