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.

you're back? Does this mean you've forgiven your

vicious glare. "What the hell are you talking about,

nothing

years ago, she was working tables in a noisy bar, and now, overnight, she'd landed herself a

had spoiled her senseless for more than two years. Her only complaint was that, while he showered her with gifts and affection, he never took things all

had a habit of silencing her or forbidding her from leaving

taken her out to look at houses, and

know it,

was more than happy

one flippant "What the hell, Claire" would set

face, shouting,

eyes went bloodshot. He clapped his hand over her mouth. "Didn't

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

The girl struggled desperately,

for air, but Brian's grip was

swam as she

faint.

what was happening and rushed over. "Let go-she can't

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

stared at the girl's face,

resemblance was uncanny-especially

plan to move in here with

name your price. How much