Where Petals of Vengeance Bloom

Chapter 440

She'd only just gotten this little sister yesterday-Claire hadn't even said she liked having a big brother yet. But after meeting Sean for the first time, she already liked him?

Orion stared hard at Claire, searching her face for any sign that she was lying. But her earnest eyes left him no choice but to believe her.

"Claire, you... you just met him, and you already like him?" Orion's voice trembled with a wounded note.

Claire nodded solemnly. "Yes. I really like him."

Orion could practically hear his own heart breaking.

Meanwhile, Sean's ears flushed a deep red at Claire's words. He'd already thought she looked adorable in the photo last night and had been eager to meet his new little sister. But seeing her in person-she was even cuter than he'd imagined. That sweet, gentle look of hers made his heart melt.

York and Zachary eyed Claire curiously, barely able to contain their excitement.

In their minds, they were practically screaming: Oh my gosh, she's so soft and chubby-just like Orion said! She's absolutely adorable!

gentle, cuddly appearance made them want

hesitation. As soon as he touched

delight as he suggested, "Claire, let's play house! I'll be the groom, you be the bride.

I'll be the groom! You can be the bride, Orion can be the dad, and Sean can be the

be swept away by York and Zachary, Orion's face fell. He looked on the verge

play such a silly game with you guys, right, Claire?" he

full of hope. After a moment, Claire's face lit up with a bright smile. "Actually, I want

Zachary whooped with joy,

looked crushed, his little face drooping in

and Zachary, however, paid

the groom?" they asked eagerly, both looking at her

Claire turned to Sean, pointed at him, and declared,

and Zachary, walked right up to Sean, and-under the shocked

one knee like a

"Will you marry me?"