Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 430

Vincent's eyes turned red as the headmaster scolded him. Shaking his head, he tried desperately to defend himself, "Headmaster, I didn't do it. She's making it up!"

"You made a mistake and you're still not sorry? And now you're trying to blame Claire?"

"Please, you have to believe me. I swear I didn't do anything. Claire's just telling lies!"

"Enough!" The headmaster pointed at Vincent, disappointment written all over her face. "Claire has always been well-behaved and sensible. She's never caused trouble, and she certainly doesn't lie."

Vincent, still just a kid, felt a flood of injustice wash over him. Wrongfully accused and now scolded in front of everyone, he couldn't hold back his tears any longer.

"Sob... Headmaster, you have to believe me! I'm telling the truth. It's Claire who's lying. I never said she couldn't study. I never said that at all! Sob..."

No matter how much Vincent cried, the headmaster simply refused to believe him.

Seeing him in tears, the headmaster only frowned harder. "You've got some nerve, crying like this. Look at Claire-she's the one who got hurt, and yet she's not making a fuss. And now you want to play the victim?"

Vincent bit his lip, his face full of frustration, tears streaming down his cheeks in big drops.

His look of pure, wounded indignation only made Claire feel more triumphant. So, Vincent, it hurts to be falsely accused, doesn't it?

tailored dress, she leaned down so her eyes met

looked up at her. The woman was so

dressed-everything was clearly custom- made. It was

expression. "Ma'am, do you know who I

made the woman's smile even warmer. She reached out and gently patted Claire's head. "Oh, you little prodigy. Not only do I know you, but I think everyone

eyes narrowed ever

reading a few books, she had no way to go online or keep up with the news. She hadn't realized her name

they'd probably whisk her away before she

woman's tone was full of kindness. "Claire, I would like to adopt you. Would

previous life, she

genius, yet this couple had set

take

their determination to adopt her would

This time, she wasn't about to let the

with her chubby little hand and grabbed the woman's.

his voice sharp. "You can't adopt her!

that's enough!" The