Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 433

Claire clung tightly to Mrs. Tempest, her small body trembling as tears slid down her cheeks, soaking Mrs. Tempest's shoulder.

Mrs. Tempest's eyes shimmered with unshed tears as she gently patted Claire's back, her voice thick with emotion. "Oh, sweetheart, you don't have to be so polite with me. This is your home now, and anything you want, I'll make sure you have."

Claire turned her face and planted a kiss on Mrs. Tempest's cheek. "You're the best, Mom."

That tiny kiss melted Mrs. Tempest's heart completely.

She knew, without a doubt, that adopting Claire was the best decision she'd ever made.

Look at her-Claire was so considerate, so sweet. She even gave her a kiss! Oh my goodness, being shown affection by such an adorable little girl was the most wonderful feeling in the world.

Hmph! Unlike Orion, that little rascal-always so serious, face like a block of ice, not the least bit cute.

Overcome with excitement, Mrs. Tempest hugged Claire even tighter, planting a big smacking kiss on her cheek before snuggling her close, breathing in that warm, milky scent only young children have. She felt utterly content.

Mr. Tempest watched the touching scene between mother and daughter, a pang of envy tightening in his chest.

So far, his little girl had never hugged or kissed him.

He cleared his throat and crouched down in front of Claire, his eyes shining with anticipation.

renovations myself," he said, almost as if

sure if she was reading

by those who called themselves her parents. She'd poured her heart out for them, and got nothing back but coldness, mockery, and criticism. They'd chipped away at her confidence

looking at her with such careful hope, just waiting

Tempest were nothing like her past-life

time, she believed her affection wouldn't be

Summoning her courage, Claire

out with her

hands, cupped Mr. Tempest's

to his

face, and

his smile spreading wide

fathers' precious little angels- they really

Tempest

were going off, but

to hold back his

wnovel

for fear

couldn't help scooping her up and spinning her around in a happy