Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 405

She waited quietly, not making a fuss.

The young teacher bent down with a gentle smile. “Amara, are you tired from standing? Do you want me to pick you up?"

Amara's chubby little face lit up as she grinned, her big eyes curving into crescents and her tiny white teeth showing. "I'm okay, Miss. If you carry me, you'll get tired too."

The teacher felt her heart melt on the spot.

She was absolutely smitten, thinking to herself, Oh my gosh, Amara is just too adorable—and so thoughtful for her age. No wonder she's the Foster & Co.

CEO's daughter.

Just then, a woman suddenly appeared in front of Amara. Her eyes were wild, and without warning, she scooped Amara right into her arms, clutching her tightly and babbling, “Claire, my Claire, you've been waiting for Mommy, haven't you? Mommy's here to take you home."

The teacher gasped in shock. "Who are you? Put Amara down!"

She rushed forward, trying to wrest Amara free, but the woman's grip was iron- strong, refusing to let go.

Her face went ghostly pale, her eyes

kicked and struggled, her little hands and legs flailing, but the woman's arms were

are my Claire. You're

laced with a desperate, unhinged devotion. Her nails

was still just a child. The pain and fear finally

me please! I'm scared!" she cried

foot in panic and shouted for help. "Security!

preschool security guards heard the commotion

one of them barked, but the woman clung to Amara with

my daughter my

good, honey.

y No one will ever take you

she sobbed, trembling all over. "It was all my fault. didn't take care of you, and that's how

Inét

tears streamed down her face. She clung to the woman's clothes, crying,

let me go! I want my