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?"

worry. I've already

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

already pulled the car up to

ease.

Her heart ached with a bittersweet longing—not

reached the edge of the city and began the

especially for Claire, who still walked with a limp.

his voice

be even harder if

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

tone left no

felt a wave of emotion she couldn't quite put into words. After a moment's hesitation, she climbed

she'd be more comfortable, his arms securely

picking the safest path and glancing

with sharp rocks and deep ruts. Sean moved