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."

hand. "Come

table was laden with delicious,

tingled, and she nearly

that a simple act of kindness from Mr. and Mrs. Tempest

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

she ever got

there was never any such thing as leftovers in their fridge, nor was a crumb ever wasted-because the

led wasn't even as good as the family

was meticulously prepared for nutrition; Claire, on

a table full of hearty food, she couldn't help

sit by me," Mrs. Tempest said gently. "Eat

the four of them sat together and

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

dinner, Mrs. Tempest took Claire to the

soft pajamas, Mrs. Tempest carried her to bed, tucked

soothing, echoing softly