Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 434

Claire struggled free from Mr. Tempest's arms.

The moment she slipped away, he felt a hollow ache in his chest, his face openly longing for more.

Claire walked up to Orion and planted a soft kiss on his cheek, her voice bright and clear. "Thank you, big brother. I'm so glad you're here."

Claire was a master at keeping the peace-no favoritism for anyone.

Between Mr. and Mrs. Tempest and Orion, the three adults were utterly charmed by her sweetness, their faces breaking into wide, delighted smiles.

Orion, still flushed from Claire's gratitude, turned crimson in an instant.

He stammered, "Y-you don't need to thank me, sis. I... I'll always protect you."

Mr. and Mrs. Tempest exchanged a warm glance, watching the children's interaction. The whole room seemed to glow with happiness and love.

Just then, the butler approached respectfully. "Sir, ma'am, dinner is ready."

Tempest took Claire's hand. "Come on,

was laden with delicious, aromatic dishes. Every plate looked inviting, the scents mingling in

and she

of kindness from Mr. and Mrs. Tempest nearly

she lived with the Linwood family, not once had anyone waited for her to eat. She'd never even had a

ever got were

any such thing as leftovers in their fridge, nor was a crumb ever wasted-because the uneaten food always ended up

she'd led wasn't even as good

nutrition; Claire, on the other hand, was never even given

table full of hearty food, she couldn't help but remember the harsh treatment she'd received at

by me," Mrs. Tempest said gently. "Eat whatever you

so the four of them

Mr. and Mrs. Tempest and Orion felt their own appetites grow.

Claire to the

and dressed in soft pajamas, Mrs. Tempest carried her to bed, tucked her in,

gentle and soothing, echoing