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?"

head gently. "Don't worry. I've already asked Liam to

Sean well enough by now-once he'd made up his

time they stepped outside, Jeffry had already pulled the car up to the front door. Once everyone was settled inside, he started

ease.

ached with a bittersweet longing—not for the city itself, but for Sean and her grandmother. She knew that once she left, there might be

of the city and began the long trek into the

and narrow, riddled with potholes and rocks. Every step was a challenge, especially for Claire, who still walked with a

in front of her, his voice low and gentle.

be even harder if

Sean was insistent. “Come on. If something happens to you, I'll never forgive

left no room

of emotion she couldn't quite put into words. After

adjusting her position so she'd be more comfortable, his

safest path and glancing back

deep ruts. Sean moved slowly, placing each step with care, determined not to