Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 365

The next morning dawned bright and clear. Sunlight poured through the curtains, bathing Claire's room in a gentle, golden warmth.

After getting herself ready, Claire made her way downstairs at a leisurely pace. As she entered the living room, she spotted Sean sitting on the sofa, engrossed in the morning paper.

He looked up at the sound of her footsteps, his gaze softening as he met her eyes.

Claire blinked, a little surprised. "Mr. Foster, aren't you going to work today?"

Sean set the newspaper aside, his tone calm but tinged with unexpected tenderness. "Are you planning to visit Nathan and Vanessa today?"

"Did Jeffry tell you?"

He nodded, his attention never wavering from her. "Yes."

Nervously, Claire twisted the hem of her shirt. "I am planning to see them. There are some things I need to settle, one way or another."

She hesitated, then continued, "Mr. Foster, if you come with me... won't it interfere with your work?"

shook his head gently. "Don't worry. I've already

knew Sean well enough by now-once he'd made up his mind to do something, nothing could change

stepped outside, Jeffry had already pulled the car up to the front

ease.

in the backseat, gazing out at the familiar city streets as they slipped past the window. Her heart ached with a bittersweet longing—not for the city itself,

edge of the city and began the long trek

step was a challenge, especially for Claire, who still walked with a limp. She gritted her teeth, trying to appear unfazed, but Sean noticed the strain

in front of her, his voice low and gentle. "Hop on. I'll carry

too rough. It'll be even harder if

insistent. “Come on. If something happens to you, I'll

tone left no

emotion she couldn't quite

so she'd be more comfortable, his arms securely supporting

carefully picking the safest path and glancing back from time to

deep ruts. Sean moved