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."

forward, draping herself over his broad,

her with ease and began to

known before. For a while, neither of them spoke.

faded away. Her

the whole time. He could feel the way

the Rolls-Royce, Claire was fast asleep on Sean's

her into the backseat, carefully tucking her in so she

morning, sunlight streamed

were already seated in Sean's car, headed to the

most luxurious hotel in all of Cresthaven, renowned for its breathtaking architecture

Sean turned to Claire and said, "Claire, you and May head up to

Foster. There's still plenty of time-we'll wait for you in the

parted ways for the moment,

led Claire and May down a plush carpeted hallway