Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 349

Sean noticed the flicker of disappointment in Claire's eyes. He frowned slightly, crouched down in front of her, and said gently, "We've been walking for ages- you must be in pain. Come on, let me carry you."

His words nearly brought tears to Claire's eyes.

Anyone could see that her limp was severe. Yet since she'd left prison, not a single family member had ever asked if her leg hurt, nor bothered to find her a doctor. Even her own brother, Ethan, had mocked her for "faking it" the day she was released.

Only the Fosters had ever truly considered her feelings.

Her grandmother had specially hired a professional physical therapist to massage her legs every day, easing her pain. Grace made nourishing meals for her three times a day, never missing a single one.

And now, even Mr. Foster was so thoughtful, so gentle with her... The warmth of his concern made Claire's heart melt. Her nose stung, eyes turning red.

She spoke softly, "Mr. Foster, I—”

But Sean cut her off, his voice gentle but firm. "No need to say anything. Just get on."

finally leaned forward, draping herself over his broad,

and began to walk on, step by steady

For a while, neither of them spoke. Claire breathed in the subtle scent of cedar

her worries faded away. Her eyelids grew

a word the whole time. He could feel the way her

the time Jeffry Moore pulled up in the Rolls-Royce,

into the backseat, carefully tucking her in so

morning, sunlight

and May were already

was the most luxurious hotel in all of Cresthaven, renowned for its

to Suite 101. I have a

There's still plenty of time-we'll wait for you

ways for the moment,

smiling concierge led Claire and May down a plush carpeted hallway to Suite