Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 424

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This way, he could go on fooling himself, pretending Claire was still right there beside him.

She found this behavior utterly revolting.

When she was alive, they never cherished her.

Now that she was gone, they acted as if they couldn't live without her.

But honestly, they brought all this upon themselves. They deserved it.

If Claire was up there watching from heaven, there's no way she'd be moved by their pathetic displays. She'd probably just laugh at the absurdity of it all.

After watching for a while, Irene lost interest and turned away, leaving them to wallow in their misery.

Claire, if there's such a thing as another life, I hope you find happiness.

Please, never again be born into a family like the Linwoods.

That was Irene's heartfelt wish for her.

Out in front of the house, the two men finally stopped fighting. Both of their faces bore the marks of the scuffle.

Ethan didn't seem to care. He just kept staring at the girl, a strange, hopeful smile spreading across his bruised face.

this mean

the hell are you talking about, Claire? I'm not her. You've got the wrong

nothing if

could blame her? Ever since she'd gotten together with Brian, she'd had everything she wanted. Just a couple years ago, she was working tables in a noisy bar, and now, overnight, she'd landed herself a life among the

than two years. Her only complaint was that, while he

or forbidding

ages he'd taken her out to

it, they ran

was more than happy to vent

was that her one flippant "What the hell, Claire" would

slapped her hard across the face, shouting, "Don't you dare insult my

his hand over her mouth. "Didn't I tell you

way you talk, your tone-it's nothing like hers. She was

The girl struggled desperately,

for air, but Brian's grip was too tight. She couldn't

vision swam as she

faint.

rushed over. "Let go-she

her and pulled her into his arms, murmuring, "Claire, I'm sorry,

just stared at the girl's face,

resemblance was

to move in here with

right. So, name your price. How much