Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 411

Chapter 402

Jeffry rapped his knuckles softly on the door-twice-then waited, but there was no response.

He frowned, gave the door a firmer knock, and called out, "Liam, are you in there?"

Still, the door stayed tightly shut. Not a sound came from inside.

Jeffry glanced back at Sean. "Sir, I don't think Liam's home."

Sean's expression darkened, frustration flickering across his face.

Ever since Mandy's death, Liam hadn't shown up to work for over a month now. No one had any idea what he'd been doing all this time.

Sean drew in a long breath, trying to steady himself, but anxiety gnawed at him, relentless.

He slammed his palm against the door, desperation creeping into his low voice. "Liam! Open up!"

answer. The door remained

he stumbled hard against

worry etched into

head, his voice rough. "I'm

lifted his gaze, eyes fixed on that unyielding

spoke gently, "Sir, maybe we should come back later-Liam

the door for a long moment before finally starting

broke a faint creak as

peered out through the gap. Wide, curious eyes blinked up at Sean and Jeffry, the tiny girl's voice soft and

her voice made Sean

saw her face-so heartbreakingly like Claire's his heart skipped a beat. His eyes stung, and before he knew it, tears

fluttered when she blinked. But her hair was dull and straw-like, her little face thin and pate from months of poor nutrition.

out, voice catching

clutching the doorframe as if she might

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